Trump expresses solidarity with Jan. 6 rioters who stormed the Capitol
Synopsis by Axios Dec 02 22
"People have been treated unconstitutionally in my opinion and very, very unfairly, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it," Trump said.Read full article 
Axios: Trump: Capitol rioters have been treated "unconstitutionally"
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Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state's ballot under Constitution's insurrection clause
pbs.org/newshour/politics/colorado-supreme-court-bans-trump-from-the-states-ballot-under-constitutions-insurrection-clause
Stefanik won't commit to certifying 2024 election results: Stefanik was one of the 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to overturn the 2020 election results.
axios.com/2024/01/07/elise-stefanik-gop-2024-election-results
Quick Glance: Stefanik's Stance on 2024 Election Certification
- Elise Stefanik, an ally of Donald Trump and a member of the House Republican leadership, hesitated to certify the 2024 election results.
- Stefanik echoed Trump's recent statements referring to the Capitol rioters of January 6, 2021 as 'hostages,' using similar language herself.
- Stefanik condemned violence while emphasizing the importance of election integrity.
- Stefanik labeled Biden and the Democrats as a 'threat to democracy,' accusing them of attempting to remove President Trump from the ballot.
Trump: It would be hard to enjoy ‘golden years’ of retirement without immunity: Former President Trump claimed Tuesday that if U.S. presidents were not broadly ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4400173-trump-immunity-golden-years-retirement/
Biden slams Trump for Capitol riot in 2024 campaign speech: Kicking off a new phase of his re-election bid, the US president warned of threats to democracy.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67898918
Haley says she’d pardon Trump as president: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said on Thursday that, if elected president ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4381086-haley-says-shed-pardon-trump-as-president/
Quick Glance: Nikki Haley's Stance on Pardoning Trump
- Why it matters: Trump faces 87 felony charges in Florida, New York, and Georgia related to allegations of election interference, mishandling classified materials, and paying hush money to a porn star.
- Haley joins fellow Republicans in signaling support for a possible pardon for Trump.
- What they're saying: 'I would pardon Trump,' said Haley.
- Of note: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie criticized Haley for making the remarks before the trial in the election interference case against Trump even started.
Donald Trump is threatened with prison: an overview of all criminal cases - Hush money, election fraud & more
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/nun-droht-ihm-sogar-knast-schweigegeld-wahlbetrug-geheimdokumente--alle-trump-prozesse-im-uberblick-11523251.html
Christie on Biden-Trump rematch: ‘I’m not voting for Trump under any circumstances’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4456275-christie-biden-trump-2024/
Trump cannot deliver closing arguments at NY fraud trial, judge says: Donald Trump cannot personally deliver a closing argument in his civil fraud trial ...
reuters.com/legal/trump-cannot-deliver-closing-arguments-ny-fraud-trial-judge-says-2024-01-10/
Quick Glance: Trump to Speak in New York Court
- Donald Trump's lawyers have discussed with the judge of his New York civil fraud trial about whether the former president can speak in his defense during closing arguments on Thursday, sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.
- Judge Arthur Engoron said Trump could only speak in the courtroom with certain restrictions, the sources said.
- However, Trump did not want to agree to any pre-conditions as of late Tuesday, one source told CNN, so it’s unclear what will happen in the courtroom Thursday.
- Engoron's decision on damages and six additional claims is pending, after the judge has already ruled Trump liable for fraud.
Biden camp has $117 million post-fundraising blitz: The president raised over $97 million for his re-election effort in the final three months of 2023
axios.com/2024/01/15/biden-117-million-dollar-fundraising-blitz
Quick Glance: Biden-Harris Campaign Achieves Record $117 Million Fundraising
- Campaign reports growing cash reserves for three consecutive quarters.
- Biden-Harris raised over $97 million in the final quarter of 2023, entering the election year with $117 million, the highest amount for a Democratic candidate at this point in the cycle.
- December marked the strongest grassroots fundraising month, as stated in a new memo.
- In comparison, President Barack Obama's campaign and the Democratic National Committee had $95.3 million during his reelection year.
One third of adults in new poll say Biden’s election was illegitimate: About one third of U.S. adults say they believe President Joe Biden was not legitimately ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4384619-one-third-of-americans-say-biden-election-illegitimate/
Donald Trump’s Trial of the Century: Eric Lach writes about the Stormy Daniels hush-money case against Donald Trump in New York, and what the upcoming trial may ...
newyorker.com/news/our-local-correspondents/donald-trumps-trial-of-the-century
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Haley says Trump is ‘playing politics’ on Senate border negotiations: GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Sunday that former President Trump is “playing ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4447291-haley-trump-playing-politics-senate-border-negotiations/
Quick Glance: Biden Urges Action on Border Issue
- Republicans withdraw support for border deal despite Biden's call for resilience.
- Compromise on Ukraine aid and border measures collapses after lengthy negotiations.
- Accusations against Republicans and Trump for hindering national security and humanitarian aid.
- Schumer admonishes Republicans and challenges them to act on border issues.
Trump defense strategy in January 6 case may go beyond trying to delay trial, court filings reveal
cnn.com/2024/01/02/politics/trump-defense-strategy-january-6/
Quick Glance: Trump's Defense Strategy Revealed in Court Filings
- Trump's lawyers aim to delay trial, highlight bias, foreign influence, and election disinformation.
- They seek access to government documents and evidence of foreign interference in the election.
- The defense also looks into investigations against Trump after the election.
- Focus on delayed charges and attempts to unearth information from other investigative agencies.
Stefanik pushes back on reports Trump mixed up Haley, Pelosi: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) pushed back on reports that former President Trump mixed up his GOP ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4419704-stefanik-pushes-back-reports-trump-mixed-up-haley-pelosi/
Quick Glance: Stefanik Responds to Trump's Confusion
- Stefanik refutes reports of Trump confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi.
- Stefanik reaffirms her strong support for President Trump and his chances of winning in November.
- Trump appeared to mix up Haley and Pelosi at a rally in New Hampshire when discussing the Capitol attack.
- Stefanik did not disclose her conversations with Trump regarding the vice presidency while discussing the topic in the same interview.
Texas Lt Gov says it’s clear ‘Democratic deep state run by Obama’ taking Biden down
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4458607-texas-lt-gov-says-its-clear-democratic-deep-state-run-by-obama-taking-biden-down/
Most voters want verdict on Trump election subversion charges before Election Day: Poll
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4448898-voters-verdict-trump-election-2020-2024-election-day/
E. Jean Carroll attorney says lesson from trial is ‘lies are gonna catch up to you’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4433183-e-jean-carroll-attorney-lesson-trial-lies-gonna-catch-up/
Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for contempt of Congress in Jan. 6 probe: A jury convicted Peter Navarro of two counts of contempt of Congress in September ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/25/peter-navarro-sentence-contempt/
Quick Glance: Peter Navarro: Sentenced for Congressional Contempt
- Peter Navarro was convicted after ignoring a House committee subpoena investigating alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Prosecutors stated that he 'placed allegiance to former President Donald Trump over the rule of law'.
- Navarro, 74, faced potential one-year prison terms for each of the two contempt charges.
- Prosecutors argued that Navarro 'placed politics over country, stonewalling Congress's investigation' similar to the Capitol rioters.
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