Donald Trump

House Committee Clash: Nancy Mace Challenges Colleague to Physical Confrontation

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Garland’s Inaction, Not Voters, Saved Trump from Prosecution

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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Michelle Obama Skips Trump’s Inauguration: A Fair Response?

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Trump’s Impunity: Smith Report Reveals He’d Face Conviction If Not President-Elect

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report concludes that Donald Trump’s actions to overturn the 2020 election constituted criminal efforts to retain power, including attempts to induce state officials to falsify vote counts and pressure the Vice President. Had Trump not won the 2024 election, the report asserts sufficient evidence existed for a conviction. Trump vehemently denies the findings, attacking Smith’s integrity and alleging the House Select Committee illegally destroyed evidence. Smith, having resigned, defended his investigation’s impartiality and adherence to the law.

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Smith’s Report: Trump Jan 6 Case Could Have Secured Conviction

Jack Smith’s final report on the January 6th case unequivocally states that his case against Donald Trump was robust enough to secure a conviction. This declaration, while seemingly straightforward, carries significant weight given the intense scrutiny and political polarization surrounding the investigation. It highlights the strength of the evidence gathered and the legal arguments developed by Smith’s team, suggesting a high probability of success had the trial proceeded as planned.

The report’s conclusion directly addresses the central question of whether the prosecution’s case was viable. By stating that it could have “sustained a conviction,” Smith effectively counters any claims that the investigation was weak or lacked sufficient evidence to bring a successful prosecution.… Continue reading

DOJ: Trump Would Have Faced Election Interference Conviction

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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Trump’s Jan 6th Report: Criminal Attempts & a Nation’s Despair

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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