Trump says he is pardoning Tina Peters, a Colorado county clerk convicted of election tampering, even though he simply doesn’t have the legal right to do so. This situation is, frankly, not surprising at all given the history. It’s almost becoming a recurring theme at this point. The former president, known for pushing boundaries and often disregarding established norms, has declared a pardon that is, at best, a symbolic gesture. In reality, Tina Peters was convicted on state charges, and the power to pardon her lies solely with the governor of Colorado, not with the President of the United States.
What makes this especially noteworthy is not just the act itself, but the intent behind it.… Continue reading
According to sources, Brian Cole Jr., the man charged with planting pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC on January 5th, told the FBI he believed in election conspiracy theories. Cole is cooperating with the FBI and made his first court appearance, facing charges of transporting explosive devices and attempted malicious destruction. Cole’s motive has not been publicly cited by the FBI, but he did speak to the government for “more than four hours” before the court hearing. This occurred before the January 6th attack, which former Special Counsel Jack Smith found was inspired by the spread of false claims about the 2020 election.
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The final criminal case related to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results has been dismissed five years after the fact, meaning Trump will face no criminal trial. The dismissal of Georgia’s racketeering case, combined with the abandonment of federal election-interference charges due to presidential immunity, has effectively closed all avenues for holding Trump criminally liable. These decisions were made despite detailed allegations and strong evidence of wrongdoing, leading to questions about accountability and the limits of the legal system. This outcome leaves voters to determine consequences, while also raising questions about the precedent set by these dismissals.
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In a controversial decision, a Georgia prosecutor dropped criminal charges against Donald Trump regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This move, seen as detrimental to the rule of law, came after the case against Trump faced setbacks due to alleged ethical violations involving the original prosecutor. The dismissal of the case, supported by a 22-page filing, effectively dismissed a wealth of evidence that could have painted a dark picture of Trump’s egregious conduct, and it offered alternative interpretations of Trump’s actions. Rather than allowing a jury to decide on the interpretations, the prosecutor whitewashed history, denying a jury of its right to decide on Trump’s actions in 2020.
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In a symbolic move, Donald Trump has issued pardons for attorneys involved in the 2020 election subversion efforts and dozens of alleged fake electors, as announced by his pardon attorney, Ed Martin. These pardons, though lacking legal weight regarding state charges, are viewed as part of Trump’s broader strategy to downplay his role in the election’s aftermath. Many of those pardoned, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, are facing state charges related to the fake elector scheme. This action follows previous reports of Martin’s plans for the pardons, which were meant to support claims that the fake electors did nothing wrong.
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In a late-night announcement, Donald Trump pardoned members of his 2020 campaign legal team, including Rudy Giuliani, for their involvement in a scheme to alter election results. This pardon encompassed individuals who participated in the “fake elector” plot, which aimed to overturn the election outcome. The announcement came amid a government shutdown and included key figures like Mark Meadows, but notably excluded Trump himself. Despite lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud, the campaign failed to provide definitive proof to support these claims, ultimately leading to significant legal and reputational consequences for key figures like Giuliani.
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In a recent move, a Justice Department official announced that former U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned several of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, who were accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This “full, complete, and unconditional” pardon, detailed in a signed proclamation, also included conservative lawyers and individuals involved in submitting false certificates. The pardons, explicitly excluding Trump himself, underscore his ongoing attempts to reinterpret the election results, a move that follows similar pardons for those charged in the January 6th riot. This action, described as a step towards “national reconciliation,” targeted individuals facing state charges, while Trump himself had an indictment abandoned due to his victory over Kamala Harris.
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In a recent proclamation, President Donald Trump pardoned numerous political allies, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Mark Meadows, for their involvement in alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. According to the document, the pardons are described as a step toward national reconciliation and cover a range of individuals, including co-defendants charged in Georgia. The pardons are only applicable to federal charges and do not extend to state or local charges, nor do they apply to Trump himself. Additionally, clemency was granted to a retired police officer convicted of stalking for the Chinese government and former baseball star Darryl Strawberry for a tax evasion charge.
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The Department of Justice has requested election records from Fulton County, Georgia, related to the 2020 election, citing a provision of the Civil Rights Act and other federal statutes, despite previous investigations clearing the county of malfeasance. The request, spurred by a resolution from the state election board, seeks documents related to voter lists, ballot images, and other election materials. The department’s justification for the request, as stated in a letter from the civil rights division, is to ensure transparency and compliance with federal law, although legal experts have questioned the lack of a specific basis for requesting the records. This action aligns with the administration’s broader efforts to scrutinize voting processes, including requests for voter roll information from numerous states and the hiring of individuals who previously worked to challenge the 2020 election results.
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