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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On Monday, former President Trump issued a Truth Social post filled with false claims about mail-in voting and announced plans for an illegal executive order to end it. This move, explicitly linked to the midterm elections, reveals an intent to utilize presidential power to manipulate the outcomes. This announcement follows a scheme to gerrymander in Texas. Election subversion analyst David Daley discusses Trump’s strategies for helping the GOP and analyzes the potential for success while outlining necessary Democratic responses.
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A new report details President Trump’s ongoing efforts to subvert upcoming federal elections, utilizing executive orders, staffing changes, and legal maneuvers. These actions include installing loyalists in key positions, centralizing decision-making, and attempting to alter election laws at both state and local levels. Furthermore, the administration is dismantling election security protections and targeting those who oppose their efforts. The Brennan Center for Justice warns that these strategies are designed to cast doubt on election integrity and potentially change outcomes, highlighting the need for vigilance by states, election officials, and voting advocates.
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Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin conceded his challenge to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs’s election victory, declining to appeal a federal court ruling. Griffin’s six-month-long legal battle, involving multiple unsuccessful appeals, aimed to disqualify legally cast ballots. This case, criticized by various groups for potentially setting a harmful precedent, ultimately tested the limits of post-election litigation and raised concerns about future election challenges. A federal judge, ultimately rejecting Griffin’s attempt at retroactive ballot invalidation, cited due process violations.
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Federal Judge Richard Myers decisively rejected a Republican candidate’s attempt to overturn a North Carolina Supreme Court election, deeming the effort a violation of voters’ constitutional rights. The attempt involved retroactively disqualifying thousands of legally cast ballots, primarily targeting voters in Democratic-leaning counties. This action was deemed a brazen attempt at election subversion, and the ruling is highly unlikely to be reversed on appeal. The case highlights the vulnerability of elections to partisan judicial manipulation and sets a dangerous precedent for future election disputes.
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Garland prepares to release Jack Smith’s report on the 2020 election subversion case against Trump, a development that has generated a wide spectrum of reactions, ranging from impatient anticipation to cynical skepticism. Many express frustration over the perceived delay, questioning why the release isn’t happening sooner, with some believing the report’s impact will be diminished by the timing. The protracted timeline fuels concerns about the effectiveness of the Department of Justice and leads to accusations of foot-dragging.
Garland’s perceived slow pace in releasing the report has prompted intense criticism. Some observers satirically detail the Attorney General’s imagined slow movements, emphasizing the drawn-out process and suggesting deliberate delay tactics.… Continue reading
Special Counsel Jack Smith dropped all charges against Donald Trump for election subversion and classified document retention, citing Department of Justice policy preventing the indictment of a sitting president. This decision, deemed a “miscarriage of justice” by some, leaves Trump facing only Georgia election charges and potential future re-filing. Critics argue this establishes Trump’s position above the law, while supporters celebrate a victory for the rule of law. The outcome is widely interpreted as a significant development in the ongoing political and legal battles surrounding Trump.
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The anticipation is palpable as Special counsel Jack Smith gears up to present ‘substantial’ new evidence against former President Donald Trump in the January 6 case. Finally, the public will have a glimpse into the extensive investigation into Trump’s role in the 2020 election subversion and the Capitol attack. It’s been a long time coming, but the wait seems to be worth it as Judge Tanya Chutkan has given the green light for the Justice Department to reveal information not yet known to the public.
The significant court filing set to be presented on Thursday holds the potential to shed light on Trump’s interactions with then-Vice President Mike Pence and other crucial moments in late 2020 and early 2021.… Continue reading
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