Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 137-page report on the January 6th insurrection details substantial evidence against Donald Trump and his associates, sufficient for a conviction were he not a former and potentially future president. The report undermines the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling by highlighting that much of Trump’s conduct was outside his constitutional powers. Furthermore, the report implicitly criticizes the Department of Justice’s policy against indicting a sitting president, suggesting this policy hindered the investigation. The report’s evidence heavily implicates both high-profile and less prominent participants in a coordinated attempt to subvert the 2020 election results.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report concludes that sufficient evidence existed to convict President-elect Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, had he not been re-elected in 2024. The Department of Justice report details Trump’s alleged efforts, including spreading false claims of election fraud and inciting violence. Smith’s investigation faced significant challenges, including Trump’s use of social media to influence witnesses and legal proceedings. However, the DOJ’s policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president precluded further action.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report details Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to interfere with the 2020 election, outlining charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct official proceedings. These charges stemmed from efforts to overturn the election results. However, the Department of Justice declined to prosecute Trump due to its longstanding policy against indicting a sitting president. The report itself is now publicly available.
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The Special Counsel’s report delivered a stark conclusion: Donald Trump would have been convicted in the election interference case, had he not been elected President. This assertion, contained within the report’s final section, carries significant weight, especially considering the Department of Justice’s high conviction rate. The report unequivocally states that sufficient admissible evidence existed to secure and uphold a conviction. This isn’t a matter of speculation; the report directly assesses the strength of the case and its potential for success in a trial setting.
The report highlights that the decision to dismiss the indictment wasn’t based on a lack of evidence or weakness in the prosecution’s case.… Continue reading
This executive order establishes a new order of succession for the Attorney General’s office, outlining four U.S. Attorneys who will temporarily assume the role if the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, and any designated officers are unable to perform their duties. The order explicitly excludes acting U.S. Attorneys and those ineligible under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. President Biden retains the discretion to deviate from this order as permitted by law. Finally, this order revokes Executive Order 13787 of March 31, 2017.
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Following the killing of Brian Thompson, health insurance industry leaders urged the Department of Justice to prosecute accused assassin Luigi Mangione federally. This action, they argued, would deter copycat crimes. Federal charges, including potential death penalty consideration, were filed, preempting a parallel state case. The federal prosecution, seen as potentially “cleaner” than the state’s terrorism charge, is expected to proceed, though the timing suggests an effort to supersede the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. The case unfolds against a backdrop of Mangione’s anti-insurance manifesto and unexpected public support.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss all federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump concerning classified document mishandling and election interference. These dismissals stem from the Department of Justice’s longstanding policy prohibiting the indictment of a sitting president, a policy invoked previously during Trump’s first term and now applicable due to his re-election. While the government maintained the merits of its cases, the policy’s application necessitated the dismissal. This decision, following Supreme Court rulings bolstering presidential immunity, marks a significant moment, leaving the pursuit of accountability for these alleged actions to Congress via impeachment.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith dropped all federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump regarding mishandling classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election. This decision, citing the Department of Justice’s longstanding policy against indicting a sitting president, comes despite the gravity of the alleged crimes. Conservative judicial rulings, including a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, significantly impacted the case’s dismissal. The DOJ’s policy, established during Watergate, prioritizes a president’s ability to perform their duties unimpeded by legal proceedings, ultimately preventing further prosecution. Smith’s team plans to resign before Trump’s inauguration.
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President-elect Trump plans to dismiss attorneys who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into his handling of classified documents and the January 6th Capitol riot, many of whom are career professionals typically protected from such actions. Simultaneously, he intends to form teams to investigate alleged 2020 election fraud, despite a lack of evidence. Trump justifies these actions by claiming the Department of Justice was weaponized against him, and intends to reinstate executive order Schedule F to facilitate the removal of government employees. Legal experts, however, note that reinstating Schedule F could face significant legal challenges.
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President-elect Trump appointed Pam Bondi as his new attorney general nominee after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration amidst scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations. Bondi, former Florida attorney general and a long-time Trump ally, will lead the Department of Justice if confirmed by the Senate. Trump anticipates Bondi will refocus the DOJ on fighting crime, a position met with generally positive initial reactions from Senate Republicans. However, Bondi’s past ties to Trump, including a controversial donation to a Bondi-affiliated group while she was Florida AG, have faced previous accusations of impropriety.
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