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politics2 years ago

"Biden Escapes Charges Over Classified Documents, Trump Expresses Outrage"

Former President Trump criticized reports that President Biden won't face criminal charges in the special counsel probe into his handling of classified documents. Special counsel Robert Hur is expected to produce a critical report on Biden's conduct, but it is unlikely to result in charges. Trump, who is facing charges in a similar case, accused the Department of Justice of "selective prosecution" and called the country corrupt. Biden's team maintains his innocence and argues that his proactive response contrasts with Trump's conduct, which has led to criminal charges. Trump's trial in the classified documents case is scheduled for May 2024, but it may be postponed until after the presidential elections.

via The Hill|
#biden#classified-documents#politics
politics2 years ago

Secretaries of State from Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Michigan interviewed in widening special counsel probe of 2020 election interference

Secretaries of state for Pennsylvania and New Mexico have been interviewed by federal prosecutors as part of the special counsel's investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The probe is focused on actions taken by former President Donald Trump and his allies in seven battleground states. The interviews with Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt and New Mexico's top election official, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, indicate the investigation's focus on misinformation and voter fraud allegations. Subpoenas have been sent to officials in the targeted states, including Michigan and Georgia. The investigation also includes examining pressure campaigns, appointing fake electors, and desperate proposals discussed during a chaotic Oval Office meeting in the final days of Trump's presidency.

via CNN|
#2020-election#new-mexico#pennsylvania
politics2 years ago

Jared Kushner confirms Trump's belief in election theft to special counsel probe

Jared Kushner, former White House advisor and son-in-law of Donald Trump, testified to the Special Counsel probe that it was his impression that Trump truly believed the 2020 election was stolen. This contradicts the testimony of General Mark A. Milley, who stated that Trump had acknowledged his loss in a December 2020 meeting. The investigation is focusing on a meeting in the Oval Office where desperate and outrageous proposals were discussed to overturn the election results. Prosecutors are also looking into Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and his involvement in the January 6 riots. Trump faces multiple charges and has pleaded not guilty.

via Daily Mail|
#2020-election#donald-trump#january-6-riots
politics2 years ago

House GOP's Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Trump Probe and Indictment Criticism.

House Republicans are using every tool at their disposal to undermine the special counsel's investigation into former President Donald Trump, from subpoenas to the power of the purse strings. They are exploring ways to force Jack Smith to testify or provide information about the special counsel probe of Trump's handling of classified documents. The GOP is also pushing to use spending bills to cut funding to federal law enforcement, with some members proposing Congress defund the special counsel's office. However, these efforts are unlikely to succeed in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

via CNN|
#defunding#doj#fbi
politics2 years ago

"New Evidence Challenges Trump's Claims of Declassified Documents"

New evidence in the special counsel probe may contradict Trump's claim that documents he took were automatically declassified. The documents in question were taken from Mar-a-Lago by Trump's former aide, and their declassification status is now being questioned. The probe continues to investigate potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.

via CNN|
#declassification#documents#mar-a-lago
politics2 years ago

Judge orders Pence to testify in Jan. 6 probe, rejecting Trump's privilege claims.

A federal judge has ordered former Vice President Mike Pence to testify before the grand jury tied to the special counsel probe into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The ruling requires Pence to comply with a subpoena issued by special counsel Jack Smith in February. While Pence argued that he was shielded from having to testify about Jan. 6 because of his constitutional role as part of the legislative branch, the judge ruled that the immunity does not prevent him from testifying about conversations related to alleged “illegality” on Trump’s part. The judge also rejected Trump’s objections to the subpoena on executive privilege grounds. It remains unclear whether Pence plans to appeal the decision.

via NBC News|
#donald-trump#executive-privilege#mike-pence