Following Donald Trump’s reelection, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s cases against him concluded due to Justice Department guidelines prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president. Smith’s resignation, characterized by Trump as a firing, prompted a flurry of attacks from the president-elect, fueled by concerns over the impending release of Smith’s final report. Trump’s efforts to block the report’s release, despite a draft review by his legal team, highlight a potential legal battle. The report’s ultimate public release remains uncertain, with the possibility of Supreme Court involvement.
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A Florida judge ordered President-elect Trump to undergo a four-hour deposition next week in his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos. This deposition, scheduled before a December 24th deadline for summary judgment motions, is in response to Stephanopoulos’ on-air statement that Trump was “found liable for rape,” a claim disputed by Trump. The judge acknowledged Trump’s previous unavailability during the election but deemed his current status necessitates participation. ABC News intends to question Trump about prior statements relevant to his credibility and the defamation claim itself.
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In response to concerns about family separation, Trump stated that keeping families together necessitates the return of all members to their country of origin, regardless of legal status. He acknowledged potential negative public reaction to deporting even legal residents, particularly women accompanying criminal family members. However, he justified this policy by emphasizing the need for strict immigration enforcement and adherence to established laws. Ultimately, he asserted that current immigration issues necessitate firm action, despite potential emotional consequences.
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I can’t help but revel in the fact that Donald Trump, the man known for his bombastic personality and inability to sit still, is finally being forced to face a situation he can’t talk his way out of. The image of him nodding off during his trial, unable to control the narrative or the boredom creeping in, brings a certain satisfaction. It must be driving him mad to be stuck in that courtroom day after day, unable to escape the reality of the situation he finds himself in.
The irony of Trump trying to use his son’s graduation as an excuse to avoid court, only to end up in this mess because of his own actions, is not lost on me.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker