Donald Trump stated that there was no fraudulent activity during the New York trial.
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Donald Trump has launched a new set of digital trading cards on his social media platform, Truth Social. These cards, known as the “MugShot Edition,” feature his infamous booking photo from his arrest at Fulton County jail in Georgia in August.
Jimmy Kimmel, a late night host, mocked the recent sales offer made by the person’s supporters. The offer, timed perfectly for Christmas, guarantees a sample of the fabric from the person’s suit worn during the arraignment and an invite to dine at their Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, for anyone who purchases 47 NFTs. This gesture has been deemed as “shameless.”
President Trump’s exclusive proposal arrives as the US Supreme Court considers whether his argument of “presidential immunity” shields him from being charged in his federal case involving election interference.
The special counsel, Jack Smith, urged the highest court in the country to accelerate the process and make a swift ruling on the issue.
The court has granted permission for Mr Trump to respond by 4pm on Wednesday, December 20th.
The most recent development in the situation is occurring as his trial for civil fraud draws to a close in Lower Manhattan, while former lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s trial for defamation begins in Washington, DC.
According to DeSantis, supporting Israel holds greater significance for the US compared to Ukraine.
According to Republican candidate for president and governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, prioritizing support for Israel in their conflict with Hamas is of greater significance than supporting Ukraine in their conflict with Russia.
During a CNN town hall on Tuesday, the candidate for the Republican nomination for president stated that using American tax dollars to fund Israel’s military was a more beneficial allocation of resources, as reported by The Hill.
In my opinion, the clear answer is the state of Israel. They are our most dependable ally in the Middle East,” stated Mr. DeSantis.
Our bond with them is unique and they face opposition from the entire world. They rely on the United States to be a supportive ally.
He stated, “Ukraine encompasses the entirety of Europe. It is time for other European nations to fulfill their responsibilities and contribute their share to NATO, as they have not been meeting their financial obligations.”
Members of the Senate who are Democrats are urging Justice Clarence Thomas to abstain from participating in the decision regarding President Trump’s request for immunity from legal action.
Further information on the ruling of the US Supreme Court regarding Donald Trump’s assertion of “presidential immunity” is being discussed. Senate Democrats are advocating for Justice Clarence Thomas to disqualify himself from the case due to his wife Ginni’s vocal advocacy for Mr. Trump’s claims of election fraud.
On Tuesday, Senator Dick Durbin, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed his belief that due to the numerous unresolved inquiries surrounding the connection between the justice and his family with the Trump administration, it would be in the best interest of justice for him to abstain from involvement. He brought up the issue of potential conflict of interest.
He expressed his belief that it weakens the moral principles of our country when we claim that some individuals are exempt from the law.
Durbin and his team seem to doubt that Chief Justice John Roberts will enforce ethical standards or recusal rules for the court’s members.
Clarence Thomas, a justice on the United States Supreme Court.
Durbin stated that upon their return, their alleged code of conduct did not include any mention of recusal, unlike the bill that was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee in July, known as the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act.
Following the violent Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, text messages were uncovered from Ginni Thomas to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, expressing her support for the mob attacking the DC legislative complex.
Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawaii, urged for Thomas to step down. Meanwhile, Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, dismissed concerns about the opposition’s bias as “ridiculous”.
The Trump campaign was informed of the potential legal consequences of the “fake elector” plan.
Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro provided documents to investigators, which warned that the “fake elector” plan executed in multiple states in an attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election could result in criminal charges. These documents were also reviewed by The Detroit News.
In October, Chesebro admitted guilt to one felony charge connected to the scheme and expressed doubts about the wording used by the Trump campaign in certificates asserting his victory in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Kenneth Chesebro
“I believe that the language at the beginning of the certificate should be revised in all states,” Chesebro stated in a text message to Mike Roman, the director of election day operations for the Trump campaign. Roman responded with, “I disagree. These individuals are frustrating.”
Chesebro ultimately managed to weaken the statement regarding election certificates in Pennsylvania and New Mexico, but not in any other locations.
It would take a miracle for Tucker Carlson to become Trump’s vice presidential candidate.
During a fundraiser for the American Principles Project in Virginia, Carlson addressed a question from an audience member regarding a report from Axios alleging that Melania Trump was pushing for him to run alongside her husband in the 2024 election.
According to The Messenger, he informed the audience that God would need to raise their voice significantly for him to hear.
Trump’s legal team has submitted a request to put a hold on the proceedings for January 6th until their appeal is considered.
According to Fox News, Donald Trump’s legal team has requested that US district court judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over his case from January 6, temporarily halt the proceedings due to an ongoing appeal.
Earlier this month, Judge Chutkan stated that Mr. Trump cannot avoid being prosecuted for his involvement in the Capitol riot due to his position as president. She also wrote that being president does not give him a permanent exemption from facing consequences for his actions.
She stated that ex-presidents do not receive any special treatment for federal crimes. The accused can still be investigated, charged, tried, and punished for any illegal actions committed during their time in office.
US district court judge Tanya Chutkan
The request for a break follows Jack Smith’s appeal for the US Supreme Court to make a prompt ruling on Mr. Trump’s claim of “presidential immunity.”
The team of Mr. Trump was upset with the involvement of Mr. Smith, stating in a release: “There is no valid justification for hurrying this fraudulent trial, other than to harm President Trump and his millions of supporters. President Trump will persist in seeking justice and opposing these controlling methods.”
How does Twitter factor into Trump’s allegations of election fraud?
The court document filed on Monday lists three expert witnesses who will give testimony at the trial. These witnesses have experience with geolocation data from mobile devices, including devices used by Mr. Trump and individuals at the White House. They have also previously tracked the movements of the rioters who entered the Capitol and Congress buildings.
A possible observer analyzed the geographical data of Google accounts and devices used by individuals who attended the rally held by former President Trump at the Ellipse, prior to their march to the Capitol.
The prosecution states that the testimony will detail and clarify the visual depictions of the data, helping the jury comprehend the actions of individuals towards the Capitol area on the day of Mr. Trump’s speech.
Prosecutors state that a different specialist will analyze data obtained from White House mobile devices, including those used by Mr. Trump, along with any images and websites accessed on these devices.
The witness specified the time periods when the defendant’s phone was unlocked and the Twitter app was in use on January 6.
The latest money-making move from Trump involves selling NFTs of his mug shot and pieces of his suit.
Trump has returned to his area of expertise: convincing the easily deceived to buy magic beans.
The former president has recently shared on Truth Social his newest collection of digital trading cards, featuring his infamous mug shot from his August arrest at Fulton County jail, just in time for the holiday season.
“Additionally, he is including an authentic piece of fabric from the suit he wore to his arraignment in Georgia, as well as the opportunity to have a ‘Gala Dinner’ with him at Mar-a-Lago.”
“Because of the immense enthusiasm and triumph from my previous TRUMP DIGITAL TRADING CARDS, we are repeating it with The MugShot Edition, currently available,” he states.
“Additionally, purchase 47 cards and receive a fragment of the outfit I wore for the ‘Mugshot Photo.’ You will also be granted an invitation to a Gala Dinner with me at Mar-a-Lago! Don’t hesitate, these items will sell quickly (in my opinion!). Your satisfaction brings me joy. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”
You would be foolish to pass up on this one-time opportunity while supplies are still available.
Hurry to the closest store instead of walking!
Despite the current president’s low approval ratings, Trump is leading Biden in important swing states.
In Michigan, 10% of respondents expressed no support for either candidate. Mr. Trump’s lead is bolstered by voters who did not vote in 2020 – this demographic favors the former president by a margin of 26 points in Georgia and 40 points in Michigan. Participants who reported voting in 2020 initially favored Mr. Biden, but now lean towards Mr. Trump in both swing states. Mr. Biden is currently holding onto fewer of his 2020 supporters compared to Mr. Trump.
Mr. Trump must overcome the difficulty of motivating politically apathetic individuals to vote, while Mr. Biden must persuade his previous supporters to do so once more, despite their disapproval of his leadership.
A male individual was taken into custody for purportedly making threats to harm Vivek Ramaswamy.
According to recently released court documents, a man has been taken into custody for allegedly making threats to harm Vivek Ramaswamy and his followers during an event on Monday.
The individual, identified as Tyler Anderson and aged 30, was initially brought to the attention of law enforcement by the team of the Republican candidate for president. This occurred last week when he reportedly replied to a text from the campaign regarding an upcoming event.
“The Ramaswamy campaign spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, expressed gratitude towards law enforcement for their prompt and competent handling of this issue. We also extend our prayers for the safety of all Americans.”
Weeks prior to the caucuses, Trump’s popularity in Iowa polls has reached a new peak.
Source: independent.co.uk
