Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s election interference has been released, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for a conviction had Trump not been president. The report details Trump’s alleged attempts to subvert the election results after lawful challenges failed. Trump vehemently denied the report’s findings, issuing a series of false and misleading statements online. Despite having access to a draft report for over a week, Trump’s response consisted of unsubstantiated accusations and claims of a politically motivated prosecution. A separate report regarding classified documents remains pending.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report details the investigation into President-elect Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for conviction. However, Trump’s subsequent election rendered prosecution impossible due to Department of Justice policy against indicting sitting presidents. The report also reveals consideration of more serious charges under the Insurrection Act, ultimately forgone. Despite Trump’s legal challenges and claims of a politically motivated investigation, the report was released, detailing threats against witnesses and officials stemming from Trump’s public statements.
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Newsom is understandably concerned that Trump might try to withhold federal aid to California, especially in the wake of natural disasters. This isn’t a baseless fear; it’s rooted in Trump’s past behavior and a general pattern of prioritizing political considerations over the well-being of states that don’t align with his political agenda.
The potential for such actions is deeply troubling, raising questions about the fairness and effectiveness of federal disaster relief systems. It suggests a willingness to weaponize federal resources for political gain, sacrificing the needs of citizens for partisan advantage.
This concern stems from a history of similar actions by Trump, not only expressed in comments and proposed policies but also demonstrated through past events.… Continue reading
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report details President-elect Trump’s incitement of violence on January 6th, 2020, and the dissemination of demonstrably false election fraud claims. The investigation, involving extensive interviews and witness testimony, concluded that Trump knowingly spread false narratives and that sufficient evidence existed for a conviction had he not been re-elected. Trump’s actions, deemed unprecedented in their disruption of a peaceful transfer of power, faced significant challenges due to his influence and the prospect of his presidency. Despite Trump’s attempts to suppress the report, its release concludes this chapter of the investigation into the January 6th attack.
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Danish intelligence alleges a 2019 Russian operation forged a letter from Greenland’s former foreign minister, aiming to instigate a US purchase of Greenland and thereby fracture NATO unity. This fabricated communication, purportedly thanking a US Senator for financial aid and suggesting a Greenlandic independence referendum, seemingly influenced President Trump’s subsequent interest in acquiring the island. Trump’s proposal, met with Danish derision, was ultimately linked by PET to broader Russian Arctic ambitions alongside China. The Kremlin subsequently used Trump’s statements to justify its actions in Ukraine.
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A judge has ruled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can release Jack Smith’s final report on his January 6th case against Donald Trump. This decision comes after a period of legal wrangling, and it represents a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the former president and the events leading up to and during the Capitol riot.
The ruling clears the path for the public to finally access the details of Smith’s investigation into Trump’s alleged actions in the lead-up to and during the January 6th insurrection. This has been a highly anticipated event, with many eagerly awaiting the release of the report to understand the full scope of the findings.… Continue reading
Jennifer Rubin, a Washington Post columnist, resigned, citing Jeff Bezos’s allegedly “bent-knee approach” to President-elect Trump as a threat to American democracy. Rubin’s departure follows other resignations stemming from perceived pro-Trump biases at the Bezos-owned Post and other major media outlets. In her resignation, Rubin accused Bezos and other corporate media owners of prioritizing profit over journalistic integrity and betraying their audience’s trust. She launched a new media outlet, The Contrarian, aiming to provide unbiased commentary.
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Following former President Carter’s death, flags at Mar-a-Lago were initially lowered to half-staff but have since been raised to full-staff, despite official directives from President Biden and Governor DeSantis to maintain half-staff through January 28th. This action contradicts the established mourning period and comes after Trump expressed displeasure with the timing. Texas Governor Abbott conversely ordered state flags to be at full-staff on Inauguration Day, prioritizing the celebration of the incoming president. Trump previously offered condolences for Carter, attending his funeral services.
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Poland’s Defence Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, supports Donald Trump’s call for NATO members to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP, viewing it as a necessary wake-up call for Europe. Poland, already a top spender at 4.12% of GDP in 2024, aims to reach 4.7% this year and advocates for a significant increase in EU defence spending. This stance reflects Poland’s leading role in bolstering European security, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine, and its commitment to strengthening NATO’s collective defence. Kosiniak-Kamysz highlights Poland’s substantial military investment and its active support for Ukraine as evidence of its commitment to this goal.
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Judge Aileen Cannon will allow the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, but temporarily blocked disclosure of the classified documents section pending a hearing. This decision follows Trump’s legal challenges delaying the report’s publication, despite the Justice Department’s historical practice of releasing such reports. While the election interference volume may be released soon, the classified documents portion remains under court-ordered restriction, potentially jeopardizing congressional and public access to these investigations. Trump and his team have yet to indicate whether they will appeal the ruling.
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