Mike Pence, former Vice President, has publicly sided with 2020 Georgia poll workers against former President Donald Trump's claims that the election was stolen. Pence stated that he had no right to overturn the election on Jan. 6, and condemned Trump's refusal to concede the 2020 election. He also emphasized that Trump and all those implicated are entitled to due process, and that judgment should be left to the American people and to history.
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A Georgia grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 other people on 41 counts related to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The indictment includes allegations of extreme harassment and intimidation of a former Fulton County poll worker, Ruby Freeman, who refused to illegally change the election result in Trump’s favor. One of the 18 alleged co-conspirators is Trevian Kutti, a publicist who once worked with Kanye West. Freeman has since spoken out about the harassment and intimidation she experienced, and is now seeking justice. The case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in Georgia on Monday, August 15th, 2023, following a two-and-a-half-year investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office. The indictment lists 41 total counts, including 13 against Trump, alleging a criminal enterprise with the goal of overturning the state's 2020 election result. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and is the first former president to be indicted while out of office, with the consequences of the indictment yet to be determined.
Former President Donald Trump and his allies are being investigated for possible interference in the 2020 presidential election, with key witnesses spotted at the Fulton County courthouse in Georgia. Georgia Republican election official Gabriel Sterling has expressed fear of potential violence due to Trump's rhetoric, while District Attorney Fani Willis is reportedly preparing to present her case to a grand jury. Trump has been attacking Willis on social media and in an attack ad.
John Eastman, an ally of former President Donald Trump, is asking a California judge to postpone the disbarment proceedings against him due to recent developments in the investigation into Trump's federal indictment. Eastman's attorneys argued that the proceedings could interfere with Eastman's ability to defend himself in the event of criminal charges. The judge has yet to make a decision on Eastman's request.
Former President Donald Trump's attorney, John Lauro, made the rounds on several news outlets to deny allegations that Trump knowingly spread lies about the 2020 election being stolen, arguing that Trump's attempts to pressure election officials were simply "free speech." Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called Lauro's argument "deranged," and CNN's Dana Bash laughed incredulously at Lauro's suggestion that there was a "peaceful transfer of power" following the 2020 election. Lauro's media blitz was met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some arguing that Trump's actions were a violation of the Constitution and others feeling that Lauro's attempts to downplay the former president's actions were misguided.
Donald Trump made an appearance in Alabama on Friday, delivering a speech full of defiance and insults to prosecutors. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who hosted the event, has put a months-long hold on military promotions, leaving the Army and other branches without over 300 promotions. Trump mentioned his current legal troubles during his speech, and despite the implications of Tuberville's maneuver, Republican voters seemed more focused on party loyalty. It remains to be seen how the military promotions and Trump's legal troubles will affect his 2024 presidential campaign.
Mike Pence has taken direct aim at Donald Trump in the wake of his four-count federal indictment, defending himself for ignoring Trump's pleas and emphasizing the importance of upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. Pence was a key witness in the prosecution's case, and his statement serves as a reminder of the importance of putting the country first.