[megathread]
Trump Indictment #3: 2023-08-01
Trump Indictment #4: 2023-08-14

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictments_against_Donald_Trump

Trump: 4 felony counts, attempt to overturn 2020 election
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/01/1190459957/trump-indictment-jan-6-2020-election

Trump Case: Broad Implications for U.S. Democracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/us/politics/trump-charged-jan-6-election-democracy.html

Trump +6 co-conspirators
Descriptions match w. people central to 2021-01-06 insurrection
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/us/politics/trump-indictment-election-co-conspirators.html

Trump Faces 3 conspiracy counts + obstruction
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/us/politics/trump-indictment-charges-jan-6.html

#Trump #TrumpIndictments #neofascism #GOP

Indictments against Donald Trump - Wikipedia

.. cont'd 1/3

Trump Indicted for Subverting American Democracy
3rd indictment against Trump in 4 mo.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/donald-trump-charged-with-crimes-related-to-subverting-2020-election-trump-indictment-january-6-jack-smith-grand-jury

New Trump Indictment Will Supercharge His War on American Democracy
Trump was aided/abetted by millions of co-conspirator MAGA Republicans who bought his lies, still do
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/trump-indictment-jack-smith-2024-election-democracy

Dallas attorney Sidney Powell apparently co-conspirator in Trump indictment
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/01/trump-federal-indictment-january-6-sidney-powell

#SidneyPowell #Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #MAGA #neofascism #GOP #ElectoralFraud

Trump indicted for subverting American democracy

It is the third indictment against Trump in the last four months.

Mother Jones

... cont'd 2/3

Trump Jan. 6 Indictment, Annotated
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/01/us/politics/trump-jan-6-indictment-2020-election-annotated.html

* pdf: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/trump-jan-6-indictment-2020-election/1f1c76972b25c802/full.pdf

* 1 count: conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
Methods by Trump/co-conspirators to try to overturn 2020 election

* 2 counts: obstruction of vote certification at U.S. Capitol 2021-01-06

* 1 count: conspiracy to violate civil rights. Trump’s attempts to reverse election results in states w. close elections in 2020

#Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #neofascism #GOP #ElectoralFraud #insurrection #Jan06

Trump Jan. 6 Indictment: Read the Full Text, Annotated

The federal indictment unveiled on Tuesday charges former President Donald J. Trump with four crimes related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, culminating in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

The New York Times

... cont'd 3/3

Special counsel Jack Smith speaks on Trump's latest indictment
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/01/1191359088/special-counsel-jack-smith-trump-indictment-livestream

Who Are Trump’s Alleged Co-Conspirators? DOJ cited 6 as-yet unindicted accomplices
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/trump-indictment-guiliani-powell-eastman-clark-chesebro

* Rudy Giuliani
* John Eastman
* fmr. DOJ official Jeffrey Clark
* Kenneth Chesebro
* self-styled “Kraken lawyer” Sidney Powell who alleged w/o evidence that Trump was victim of vast international conspiracy
* Jeffrey Clark

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictments_against_Donald_Trump

#Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #neofascism

Addendae 1

Republican Candidates Stances on Trump Indictments
They cast charges against him as politically motivated/legally meritless
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/us/politics/republican-candidates-trump-indictments.html

Trump’s Legal Team Just Big Hole in 3rd Indictment Defense
Lawyer John Lauro admitted the crimes
https://newrepublic.com/post/174783/trumps-legal-team-just-blew-big-hole-third-indictment-defense

Team Trump Was Prepared to Use the Military to Stay in Power
Trump’s considered using Insurrection Act to quash protests after a stolen election
https://newrepublic.com/post/174780/team-trump-prepared-use-military-stay-power

#Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #neofascism

Where the Republican Candidates Stand on the Trump Indictments

Former President Donald J. Trump has cast the many charges against him as politically motivated and legally meritless — and most of the Republicans looking to beat him have gone along.

The New York Times

Addendae 2
Messages Point to Identity of Co-conspirator 6 in Trump Indictment
Email sent by Boris Epshteyn matches description of email indictment attributed to 1 of 6 unnamed co-conspirators

Boris Epshteyn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Epshteyn
* Russian-American Republican political strategist, investment banker, attorney
* strategic advisor on Trump 2020 presidential campaign
* remained close advisor to Trump post-presidency

#BorisEpshteyn #Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #neofascism

Boris Epshteyn - Wikipedia

Addendae 3

Trump, Arraigned on Election Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
Appeared in Washington federal court after indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 defeat
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/us/politics/trump-arraignment-court.html

*pretrial hearing 2023-08-28

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Jan. 6 Conspiracy Charges
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/trump-arrest-arraignment

* news consumers might feel collective fatigue
* imp. to remember federal gov. has not gone easy on 100s of people charged re: 2021-01-06

#TrumpIndictment3 #Trump #neofascism #insurrection

Trump, Arraigned on Election Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

The former president appeared in federal court in Washington after being indicted over his efforts to overturn his defeat in 2020. His first pretrial hearing was set for Aug. 28.

The New York Times

Addendae 4
Most Frightening Part of Trump Indictment
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/opinion/trump-indictment-jeffrey-clark-insurrection-act.html

* co-Conspirator 4 = Jeffrey Clark
* conversation w. Patrick Philbin, deputy White House counsel
* mentions (alludes to Trump) invoking Insurrection Act

Insurrection Act of 1807: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurrection_Act_of_1807
* empowers the POTUS to deploy U.S. military & federalized National Guard troops w/i U.S. to suppress civil disorder, insurrection, or rebellion

#TrumpIndictment3 #Trump #neofascism #insurrection

Opinion | The Most Frightening Part of the Trump Indictment

The former president’s attempt to overthrow our institutions would not have been possible without those institutions themselves.

The New York Times

Addendae 4 cont'd 1/2

https://persagen.com >> search: Jeffrey Clark"

Jeffrey Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Clark
Patrick F. Philbin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_F._Philbin

USA v. Donald Trump
https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/trump-jan-6-indictment-2020-election/1f1c76972b25c802/full.pdf
* pp. 3-6 list, describe unnamed co-conspirators
* p. 30: Insurrection Act mentioned

#TrumpIndictment3 #Trump #neofascism #insurrection

Persagen.com

Addendae 4 cont'd 2/2

DOJ asks judge to issue protective order after Trump posts apparent threat of revenge
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/05/1192336975/doj-asks-judge-issue-protective-order-after-trump-post

* Trump appeared to promise revenge on those who go after him
* protective orders common in criminal cases
* prosecutors said it's "particularly important in this case" because Trump has posted on social media about "witnesses, judges, attorneys, & others associated with legal matters pending against him."

#TrumpIndictment3 #Trump #neofascism #insurrection

Addendae 5

Prosecutors flag Trump's social media post to judge, warning of witness intimidation
'IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU!' Trump says on Truth Social site
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-social-media-prosecution-court-1.6929059

* U.S. prosecutors flagged threatening social media post f. Trump
* suggests he might intimidate witnesses by improperly disclosing confidential evidence
* Trump's post raised concerns he might publicly reveal secret material, such as grand jury transcripts, obtained from prosecutors

#Trump

After Trump post appears to vow revenge, prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order on evidence | CBC News

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Donald Trump in Washington to step in after the former president published a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.

CBC

Addendae 6

Secret Memo Laid Out Strategy for Trump to Overturn Biden Win
House Jan. 6 committee investigation did not uncover memo
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/politics/trump-indictment-fake-electors-memo.html

* lawyer Kenneth Chesebro laid out plot to use false slates of electors to subvert 2020 election
* prev. unknown internal campaign memo: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/chesebro-dec-6-memo/ce55d6abd79c2c71/full.pdf
* focus on claims of voter fraud
* buy Trump more time to win litigation to deprive Biden of electoral votes

#KennethChesebro #Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #GOP #neofascism #insurrection

Previously Secret Memo Laid Out Strategy for Trump to Overturn Biden’s Win

The House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation did not uncover the memo, whose existence first came to light in last week’s indictment.

The New York Times

Addendae 6 cont'd

Secret Memo: Strategy for Trump to Overturn Biden’s Win
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/politics/trump-indictment-fake-electors-memo.html

Stunning New Memo: Trumpists Knew Fake Elector Scheme Would Fail, Didn’t Care
Newly uncovered memo details how Trump’s team knew their efforts to overthrow the election were a long shot, but pressed forward anyway
https://newrepublic.com/post/174927/memo-trumpworld-knew-fake-elector-scheme-fail-didnt-care

https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/chesebro-dec-6-memo/ce55d6abd79c2c71/full.pdf

#KennethChesebro #Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #GOP #neofascism #insurrection #Trumpism

Previously Secret Memo Laid Out Strategy for Trump to Overturn Biden’s Win

The House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation did not uncover the memo, whose existence first came to light in last week’s indictment.

The New York Times

Addendae 9

Chesebro Or Eastman: Who Really Masterminded Stop The Steal?
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/chesebro-or-eastman-who-really-masterminded-stop-the-steal

* Ken Chesebro aka “Co-Conspirator 5”
* Kenneth Chesebro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Chesebro
* John Eastman (Claremont Institute): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Eastman
* Claremont Institute: https://mastodon.social/@persagen/110866513457796355

https://persagen.com >> search: Chesebro
"John Eastman"
"Claremont Institute"

#KenChesebro #JohnEastman #KennethChesebro #Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #GOP #neofascism #insurrection #Trumpism #ClaremontInstitute

Chesebro Or Eastman: Who Really Masterminded Stop The Steal?

When I spoke with Ken Chesebro last year across several interviews, one thing was clear: He saw himself as an elite appellate lawyer and needed recognition. It came through subtly. Chesebro…

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Addendae 10

2 Months in Georgia: How Trump Tried to Overturn Vote
Georgia case offers vivid reminder of extraordinary lengths Trump, allies went to reverse 2020 U.S. election
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/us/trump-georgia-election-results.html

https://persagen.com >> search: "Brad Raffensperger"
"Brad Raffensperger" AND (ginni OR cleta)
"cleta mitchell" AND "leonard leo"

#Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #GOP #neofascism #insurrection #Georgia #BradRaffensperger #2020USelection #GinniThomas #CletaMitchell #LeonardLeo

How Trump Tried to Overturn the 2020 Election Results in Georgia

The Georgia case offers a vivid reminder of the extraordinary lengths Mr. Trump and his allies went to in the Southern state to reverse the election.

The New York Times

Addendae 11

Trump Spent Weekend Publicly Attacking His Judge
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/trump-spent-the-weekend-publicly-attacking-his-judge

* U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_S._Chutkan) said she will protect integrity of proceedings in U.S. v. Trump
* Trump resumed public attacks on her/proceedings
* in posts/reposts on his Truth Social platform, Trump impugned Chutkan, her motives, & proceedings against him

Trump’s Dominance Cage Match w. The Courts & Why He has To Lose
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trumps-dominance-cage-match-with-the-courts-and-why-he-has-to-lose

##Trump #TrumpIndictment3 #GOP

Trump Spent The Weekend Publicly Attacking His Judge

Former President Trump resumed his public attacks on U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan and her proceedings.

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Addendae 11 cont'd

White Nationalist Nick Fuentes Fumes ‘King of America’ Trump Disrespected by ‘Black Immigrant’ Judge
https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/white-nationalist-nick-fuentes-fumes-that-king-of-america-trump-is-being-disrespected-by-a-black-immigrant-judge

* U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan warned Trump about making inflammatory remarks regarding his efforts to overturn 2020 election
* white nationalist Nick Fuentes attacked Chutkan as a “Black immigrant”
* declared she has no authority over Trump, “the king of America” 🤨

https://persagen.com>> search: "Nick Fuentes"

#Trump #NickFuentes #racism

White Nationalist Nick Fuentes Fumes That 'King of America' Trump Is Being Disrespected by a 'Black Immigrant' Judge | Right Wing Watch

Last week, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan warned former President Donald Trump about making inflammatory remarks regarding the case stemming from his

Right Wing Watch

Addendae 12 Trump Indictment 4 [2023-08-14]

Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling, 4th criminal case against him
https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2023/08/14/trump-is-indicted-georgia-over

* Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia
* details dozens of acts by Trump and his allies to undo his defeat

The Georgia Indictment Offers the Whole Picture
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/trump-georgia-indictment-election/675018

* delivers sweeping, nationwide view of Trump’s scheme to steal 2020 election

#Trump #TrumpIndictment4 #Giuliani #MarkMeadows #JeffreyClark #FaniWillis

Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling, the 4th criminal case against him

Donald Trump and several allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Addendae 12 cont'd 1/6

Georgia grand jury indicts Trump over state’s 2020 election results
https://rollcall.com/2023/08/15/georgia-grand-jury-indicts-trump-over-states-2020-election-results
Prosecutors lay criminal conspiracy w. 18 co-defendants

Trump and 18 Allies Slammed with 41 Charges in Sprawling Georgia Election Case - Massive indictment
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/donald-trump-fani-willis-georgia

Trump Indictment, Part IV: A Spectacle That Has Become Surreally Routine
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/us/politics/trump-indictments-georgia-criminal-charges.html

#Trump #TrumpIndictment4 #neofascism #conspiracy #ElectoralFraud #GOP

Georgia grand jury indicts Trump over state’s 2020 election results - Roll Call

A Georgia grand jury signed off on an indictment Monday that accuses Donald Trump and 18 others of operating as a “criminal organization."

Roll Call

Addendae 12 cont'd 2/6

Arrest warrants issued after Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/arrest-warrants-issued-after-trump-18-allies-indicted-in-georgia-over-2020-election-meddling-1.6519466

* prosecutors used statute normally assoc. w. mobsters
* 97-pp indictment details dozens of acts by Trump/allies to undo his defeat in Georgia
* lawyers John Eastman, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro charged
* defendants may voluntarily surrender by 2023-08-25
* trial date poss. w/i 6 mo

#Trump #TrumpIndictment4 #neofascism #conspiracy #ElectoralFraud

Arrest warrants issued after Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling

Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday with scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state, with prosecutors turning to a statute normally associated with mobsters to accuse the former president, lawyers and other top aides in a sweeping criminal conspiracy aimed at keeping him in power.

CTVNews

Addendae 12 cont'd 3/6

Read Georgia Indictment Against Donald Trump
https://www.motherjones.com/mojo-wire/2023/08/donald-trump-georgia-indictment-fani-willis-january-6-rudy-giuliani-mark-meadows

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23909558/trumpgeorgiaindictmentaug14.pdf

* Georgia grand jury handed in criminal charges against Donald Trump, co-conspirators
* investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
* Trump charged w. 13 felonies incl. violation of Georgia’s RICO law

#Trump #TrumpIndictment4 #neofascism #conspiracy #ElectoralFraud #RICO #Georgia #FaniWillis #RudyGiuliani #MarkMeadows #JohnEastman #SidneyPowell #KennethChesebro

Read the Georgia indictment against Donald Trump

The former president faces new charges for efforts attempting to overturn the 2020 election in the state.

Mother Jones

Addendae 12 cont'd 4/6

Trump charges rely on RICO law: Explained
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/15/1176741993/georgia-willis-indictments-rico-explainer

* Georgia's RICO statute based on/broader than federal RICO law
* federal act targets org. crime: money laundering, bribery, drug trafficking ...
* Georgia's version: attempting/soliciting any of the mentioned crimes can count as a predicate act

#Trump #TrumpIndictment4 #neofascism #conspiracy #ElectoralFraud #RICO #Georgia #FaniWillis #RudyGiuliani #MarkMeadows #JohnEastman #SidneyPowell #KennethChesebro

Addendae 12 cont'd 6/6

Striking Number of GOP In Fulton County Indictment
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/striking-number-of-gop-figures-feature-in-the-fulton-county-indictment

Those Charged in Georgia Election Inquiry
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/14/us/politics/trump-georgia-indictment-key-players.html

Donald Trump
Robert Cheeley
Kenneth Chesebro
Jeffrey Clark
John Eastman
Jenna Ellis
Willie Lewis Floyd III
Rudy Giuliani
Scott Hall
Misty Hampton
Trevian Kutti
Cathy Latham
Stephen C. Lee
Mark Meadows
Sidney Powell
Michael Roman
David Shafer
Ray Smith III
Shawn Still

#TrumpIndictment4 #RudyGiuliani #MarkMeadows #JohnEastman #Trump

Striking Number Of GOP Figures Feature In The Fulton County Indictment

Several top members of the Republican Party now face criminal charges for their alleged involvement in the attempt to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Addendae 13 [2023-08-15+]

We Will Finally Get a Trump Mugshot With Georgia Indictment
https://newrepublic.com/post/174993/will-finally-get-trump-mugshot-georgia-indictment

Georgia v. Trump: 4th indictment against Trump presents unique challenges for him
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/briefing/georgia-trump-indictment.html

Trump Can’t Pardon Himself. A Republican governor can’t save him either
https://newrepublic.com/post/174997/trump-cant-pardon-georgia-indictment

COMMENT image below: not a real Trump mugshot: synthetic, imaginary

#TrumpIndictment4 #Trump #neofascism #GOP #CriminalConspiracy #sedition #ElectoralFraud

We Will Finally Get a Trump Mugshot With Georgia Indictment

Here’s what it could look like.

The New Republic

Addendae 14

Georgia Case Lays Ground for Parallel Prosecutions of Trump
Georgia D.A. & the special counsel conclude: Trump, allies “knowingly & willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of election"
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/us/elections/trump-indictments-willis-smith.html

Election Deniers Face Consequences
Could serve as warning to those who meddle in future elections
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/us/politics/election-deniers-charges-indictment.html

#TrumpIndictment4 #Trump #neofascism #GOP #CriminalConspiracy #sedition #ElectoralFraud

Georgia Case Lays Ground for Parallel Prosecution of Trump

The district attorney in Georgia and the special counsel converged on the same conclusion: that Mr. Trump and his allies “knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election.”

The New York Times

Addendae 15

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump Prosecutor Should Go After Rapists (Who Wants To Tell Her?) 🤨 🦤
This is the worst possible defense of Donald Trump
https://newrepublic.com/post/175018/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-trump-prosecutor-go-rapists

https://persagen.com >> search: "Marjorie Taylor Greene"
"Marjorie Taylor Greene" AND "conspiracy theories"

#MarjorieTaylorGreene #MTG #TrumpIndictment4 #Trump #neofascism #GOP #CriminalConspiracy #sedition #ElectoralFraud

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump Prosecutor Should Go After Rapists (Who Wants To Tell Her?)

This is the worst possible defense of Donald Trump.

The New Republic

Addendae 16

‘Biased.’ ‘Corrupt.’ ‘Deranged.’ Trump’s Taunts Test Limits of Release
If Trump was an ordinary citizen issuing these attacks, he would be in jail
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/us/politics/trump-chutkan-2020-election-truth-social.html

#TrumpIndictment4 #Trump #neofascism #GOP #CriminalConspiracy #sedition #ElectoralFraud

Trump’s Social Media Posts Test Conditions of His Release in Jan. 6 Case

Some lawyers have said that if the former president were an ordinary citizen issuing these attacks, he would be in jail by now. The question is whether he will face similar consequences.

The New York Times

Addendae 17

Texas Woman Charged With Threatening to Kill Judge in Trump Election Case

* Texas woman charged w. threatening to kill Tanya S. Chutkan, federal judge in Washington D.C. overseeing Trump’s prosecution on charges of seeking to overturn 2020 election
* Abigail Jo Shry (Alvin, TX) called Chutkan’s chambers 2023-08-05, 2 days after Trump arraigned on election interference charges
* voice mail attacking judge, who is Black, w. racial slur

#TrumpIndictment4 #Trump #neofascism #BLM

Addendae 18

New Explosive Roger Stone Video Dooms Donald Trump’s Main Legal Defense
The video was filmed before the election results had even been announced
https://newrepublic.com/post/175064/new-explosive-roger-stone-video-dooms-donald-trumps-main-legal-defense

* footage of Roger Stone strategizing to overturn 2020 presidential election - before vote even called for Biden - dooms Trump’s main legal defense

#Trump #RogerStone #TrumpIndictment4 #neofascism #sedition #insurrection #ElectoralFraud #GOP #Trumpism

New Explosive Roger Stone Video Dooms Donald Trump’s Main Legal Defense

The video was filmed before the election results had even been announced.

The New Republic

Addendae 18 cont'd

* Stone pardoned by Trump 2020-12: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Stone#Commutation_and_pardon
* video shot 2020-11-05 (2d before election called)
* depicts right-wing lobbyist dictating fake elector plot in key battleground states
* disproves Trump’s main defense that he/allies genuinely believed they won the race
* video: https://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari/watch/see-trump-vet-roger-stone-pushing-elector-plot-on-tape-beat-exclusive-190982725545

https://persagen.com >> search: "roger stone"
"roger stone" AND canada

#Trump #RogerStone #TrumpIndictment4 #neofascism #sedition #insurrection #ElectoralFraud

Roger Stone - Wikipedia

Addendae 19
Majority of Americans Say Trump Charges Have Merit, but His GOP Grip on GOP Grows
Polls conducted before Georgia indictment showed most believed prosecutions of Trump warranted
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/us/politics/trump-indictments-polls.html

#Trump #TrumpIndictments #neofascism #sedition #insurrection #ElectoralFraud #GOP #Trumpism

A Majority of Americans Support Trump Indictments, Polls Show

Recent polls conducted before the Georgia indictment showed that most believed that the prosecutions of the former president were warranted.

The New York Times

Addendae 25

The scourge of Trumpism, the curse that descended upon America
Scourge: A means of inflicting severe suffering, vengeance, or punishment on humanity
https://www.nationofchange.org/2023/08/21/the-scourge-of-trumpism-the-curse-that-descended-upon-america

Trumpism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpism
* political ideologies, social emotions, style of governance, political movement, mechanisms for acquiring & keeping control of power associated w. Donald Trump & his political base

#Trump #Trumpism #neofascism #GOP #CultureWars #ChristianRight #neoconservatism #ElectoralFraud

The scourge of Trumpism, the curse that descended upon America  | NationofChange

Addendae 26

Georgia RICO Charge vs. Trump Broader Than Federal Indictment
Trump &/or cronies charged 161 predicate acts in their criminal enterprise to overturn election
https://truthout.org/articles/georgia-rico-charge-against-trump-is-broader-than-federal-january-6-indictment

*of f 91 criminal charges Trump is facing most consequential is Count 1 of 4th indictment filed 2023-08-24
* alleges Trump is head of vast criminal conspiracy
* violates Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act

#Trump #neofascism #GOP #ElectoralFraud #sedition #insurrection #RICO

Georgia RICO Charge Against Trump Is Broader Than Federal January 6 Indictment

Trump and/or his cronies are charged with 161 predicate acts in their criminal enterprise to overturn the election.

Truthout

Addendae 27

Trump Bail $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case
Told not to intimidate, threaten witnesses/co-defendants
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/us/trump-bail-georgia-election-case.html

* expected to surrender to authorities in Atlanta this week
* also sorting out logistical details in 3 other criminal cases filed against him in 2023
* federal prosecutors pushed back on request to postpone separate election interference trial in Washington D.C. until 2026-04

#Trump #neofascism #GOP #ElectoralFraud #sedition #Georgia

Trump’s Bail Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case

Mr. Trump, who said he would turn himself in on Thursday, was told not to intimidate or threaten any witnesses or co-defendants in the case.

The New York Times

Addendum 28

With Latest Witness Flip Trump in Bigger Trouble
Key witness flipped against Trump in classified documents case
https://newrepublic.com/post/175137/witness-flip-trump-classified-documents-case-trouble

* indictment against Trump for mishandling classified documents
* Mar-a-Lago information technology worker Yuscil Taveras recanted his testimony
* sign that the former president’s troubles are about to grow even further

Smith special counsel investigation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_special_counsel_investigation

#Trump #neofascism #GOP #ElectoralFraud #sedition #YuscilTaveras

Let the Flipping Begin: Key Witness in Classified Docs Case Turns Against Trump

A Mar-a-Lago employee has flipped against Donald Trump, according to a new court filing.

The New Republic

Addendum 29

Rudy Giuliani Surrendered, Reported to Jail

* Giuliani, ex-prosecutor & Trump attorney who prosecuted mobsters for racketeering, booked on racketeering charges
* Giuliani, 19 others incl. Trump, conspired to overturn 2020 presidential election
* fmr. NYC mayor joined 7 co-defendants who surrendered prior to Friday deadline
* hit with a $150,000 bond
* See also Addendae 22, 23 above

#Trump #neofascism #GOP #ElectoralFraud #sedition #RudyGiuliani #Giuliani

Addendum 30

Trump Mugshot released
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/mugshot-released-after-donald-trump-surrenders-on-georgia-2020-election-charges-1.6533351

* posted US$200,000 bond; accepted bail conditions barring him f. threatening witnesses or co-defendants in Georgia case
* after mugshot shared publicly Trump campaign started selling T shirts bearing mugshot, words "NEVER SURRENDER" for $34 USD

Trump 1st President to Pose for Mug Shot. Arrested 4x, facing 91 charges
https://newrepublic.com/post/175195/donald-trump-booked-criminal-georgia-arrest

#Trump #indictment #sedition #insurrection #conspiracy #neofascism

If looks could kill 😯 💩

Mugshot released after Donald Trump surrenders on Georgia 2020 election charges

The mugshot of former U.S. president Donald Trump has been released after he surrendered himself to authorities in Georgia on charges alleging he acted in a plot to subvert the 2020 election.

CTVNews

Addendum 30 cont'd

Trump arrives at Atlanta jail to surrender on charges he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss
The booking is expected to yield a historic first: a mug shot of a former American president
https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2023/08/24/trump-arrives-atlanta-jail

Long Time Coming: Prisoner Number P01135809​
https://www.commondreams.org/further/long-time-coming-prisoner-number-p01135809

#Trump #indictment #sedition #insurrection #conspiracy #neofascism #P01135809

Trump arrives at Atlanta jail to surrender on charges he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss

Former President Donald Trump arrived Thursday at a jail in Atlanta to surrender on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Addendum 31

Trump Returns to the Service Formerly Known as Twitter
Absent for more than 2 years, former President Donald J. Trump posted his mug shot on the site, now called X
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/technology/donald-trump-twitter-x-return.html

* Donald J. Trump: Fulton County Jail (Georgia) prisoner number P01135809

#Trump #GOP #CultureWars #disinformation #Twitter #XCorp #ElonMusk #FarRight #neoconservatism #Trumpism #neofascism #P01135809 #hubris

Trump Returns to X, the Service Formerly Known as Twitter

Absent for more than two years, former President Donald J. Trump posted his mug shot on the site, now called X.

The New York Times

Addendum 30 cont'd 2/

Mug Shot Is a Warning
Donald Trump’s booking photo was supposed to be an exercise in humility. He turned it into a threat
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/08/trump-mug-shot-georgia/675134

* mug shots long used to send political messages
* display of ongoing power: Trump treats mug shot as our menace
* menacing glare gives stage direction to people who follow him & do his bidding

#Trump #indictment #sedition #insurrection #conspiracy #neofascism #P01135809 #hubris #GOP #GOPmenace

Trump's Mug Shot Has a Silent Message

Donald Trump’s booking photo was supposed to be an exercise in humility. He turned it into a threat.

The Atlantic

Addendum 32

Will Prisoner P01135809 Destroy Our 250-Year-Old Democracy?
Frightening to imagine what Trump might do next
https://newrepublic.com/article/175202/trump-mugshot-georgia-p01135809-unprecedented

Most Americans Want Trump to Stand Trial before 2024-11
More bad news for Trump
https://newrepublic.com/post/175204/poll-americans-want-trump-trial-before-2024-election

3/5 Americans say Trump should stand trial before Republican primaries or 2024 general election
https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/politico-indictment-august-2023

#Trump #indictment #sedition #insurrection #conspiracy #neofascism #P01135809 #hubris #GOP #GOPmenace

Are We Going to Let Prisoner P01135809 Destroy Our 250-Year-Old Democracy?

It’s frightening to imagine what Donald Trump might do next.

The New Republic

Addendum 33

Judge Trashes “Stunningly Stupid” Move f. Trump’s Legal Team
https://newrepublic.com/post/175225/judge-stunningly-stupid-move-trump-legal-team-scottsboro-boys

* District Judge Tanya Chutkan set Trump’s election interference trial 024-03-04
* Trump’s lawyers requested later trial date
* cf. Trump case to Powell v. Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powell_v._Alabama
* 9 Black teenagers accused of raping 2 white women, Alabama, 1931
* rushed to trial, convicted; overturned by SCOTUS

#Trump #indictment #sedition #insurrection #conspiracy #neofascism #P01135809 #GOP #GOPmenace

Former Judge Trashes “Stunningly Stupid” Move From Trump’s Legal Team

Trump’s legal team tried to compare his trial to a landmark Supreme Court case.

The New Republic

Addendum 34

Georgia Republican Says Trump Has “Moral Compass” of “Ax Murderer”
https://newrepublic.com/post/175223/georgia-republican-geoff-duncan-trump-moral-compass-axe-murderer

* fmr. Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan
* "91 indictments, fake Republican, $8 trillion worth of debt—everything we need to see to not choose him as our nominee, including the fact he’s got the moral compass of, more like an ax murderer than a president.”

#GeoffDuncan #populism #Trump #indictment #sedition #insurrection #conspiracy #neofascism #P01135809 #GOP #GOPmenace #psychopathy #sociopathy

Georgia Republican Says Trump Has “Moral Compass” of “Ax Murderer”

Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan is not mincing words.

The New Republic

Addendum 35

Georgia Republican Warns of “Civil War” If Case Against Trump Proceeds
State Rep. Colton Moore demands special legislative session to defund Fani Willis’s office
https://truthout.org/articles/georgia-republican-warns-of-civil-war-if-case-against-trump-proceeds

* Colton would join violence
* interview w. right-wing provocateur Steve Bannon

* Colton Moore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colton_Moore
* Fani Willis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fani_Willis#2020_election_influence_investigation

https://persagen.com >> search: "steve bannon"

#ColtonMoore #Trump #neofascism #sedition #SediousConspiracy #SteveBannon

Georgia Republican Warns of “Civil War” if Fulton County Case Against Trump Proceeds

State Rep. Colton Moore is demanding a special legislative session to defund Fani Willis's office.

Truthout

Addendum 36

Trump White House official Peter Navarroc onvicted of contempt of Congress
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/navararo-convicted-contempt-congress-1.6959797

Fmr. Trump adviser Navarro guilty for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
https://www.npr.org/2023/09/07/1198261601/peter-navarro-found-guilty-january-6-investigation

Peter Navarro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Navarro
* Trump administration, Assistant to President (trade adviser ...)
* ran unsuccessfully for San Diego office 5x
* fringe views significantly outside economic mainstream thought

https://persagen.com >> search: "Peter Navarro"

#PeterNavarro #Trump

Peter Navarro, Trump White House official, convicted of contempt of Congress | CBC News

Trump White House official Peter Navarro was convicted Thursday of contempt of Congress charges filed after he was accused of refusing to co-operate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

CBC

Addendum 36 cont'd

Peter Navarro’s Play For Trump Pardon Shows How Broken Things Really Are
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/navarros-play-for-a-trump-pardon-shows-how-broken-things-really-are

* I’ve not seen a stupider white-collar criminal than Navarro:
* refused to comply with the Jan. 6 committee’s subpoena
* couldn’t get Trump to assert exec. privilege on his behalf
* went to trial with no defense; put on no witnesses
* jury deliberated 4 hrs; convicted him on both counts of contempt of Congress
* due to be sentenced 2024-01

#PeterNavarro #Trump #GOP #Ineptitude

Navarro’s Play For A Trump Pardon Shows How Broken Things Are

Navarro is aiming for a double bank shot: 1) Trump wins election in 2024; and 2) Trump pardons him.

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Addendum 37

Trump Privately Encouraging GOP Lawmakers to Impeach Biden
Former president talked regularly w. members of House Freedom Caucus, other congressional Republicans who pushed for impeachment
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/us/politics/trump-gop-biden-impeachment.html

Freedom Caucus: https://mastodon.social/@persagen/110674176940078951
* as member of Congress, Ron DeSantis was founding member of far-right Freedom Caucus: https://mastodon.social/@persagen/110741234760414431

#Trump #Trumpism #neofascism #Biden #impeachment #GOP #FreedomCaucus #MTG #MarjorieTaylorGreene

Trump Privately Encouraged Republican Lawmakers to Impeach Biden

The former president has talked regularly with members of the House Freedom Caucus and other congressional Republicans who pushed for impeachment.

The New York Times
@persagen
Donald Trump can't do anything, it's the stupid, illiterate traitors that follow his sociopathic ass that are the problem, and they're still a problem if Donald Trump dies this afternoon. I am somewhat encouraged by the anemic turnouts to protest his indictments, Trump has an army of psychopathic assassins ready to do his bidding, and beyond that 250 Xian crazies in Congress and another 1000 in state governments literally trying to put an end to Democracy.
@persagen I think had they released the picture with him holding his prisoner number and then also the profile picture it would have been more effective in making him look like the criminal he is. It’s a little disappointing seeing what looks like glamour shots being released.

@smooz @persagen

Agreed! Some of those mug shots are really portrait quality. As for 45****, I’d rather see a cat butt than his face.

@persagen
I'm sure he wanted to look menacing, but in reality he looks like a buffoon. "Blue steel."