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The Politics of Trump

  • Web Diva
    Leader
    January 15, 2023 12:02 PM CST
    I try to stay away from politics unless someone really has a passion to discuss political views openly with some grace. This article caught my eye as I'm still wondering about Trump's positioning on his electability?

    What's your impression?


    Direct Link to article:

    https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/24/politics/fulton-county-trump-grand-jury-hearing/index.html />
    At a hearing in Atlanta on whether to publicly release the special grand jury report. Willis, a Democrat, said she opposes making it public at the moment, citing her ongoing deliberations on charges.
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    February 9, 2023 6:50 PM CST
    Whether you are a democrat, republican, independent, or libertarian, watching the progress in Trump's lawsuits and other potential indictments affects all of us, which is why I keep up with it.
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    March 19, 2023 9:11 AM CDT
    The lawsuits against Trump have risen to the next step in indictment. Apparently, Trump announced on TS that he's to be indicted and arrested this Tuesday. I do understand that if there's a criminal charge that no one is above the law, however, since this is a former President, how the justice system handles this will greatly affect how MAGA and many other people will respond.

    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-expects-be-arrested-tuesday-manhattan-da-case-truth-social-2023-03-18/ />


    ....and the other side of the spectrum concerns Hillary Clinton and how the same circumstances were handled with her.

    https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/30/dnc-clinton-campaign-fine-dossier-spending-disclosure-00021910
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    March 20, 2023 12:59 PM CDT
    I've been reading chatter on random media outlets that Trump is backing off of his remarks about being arrested this Tuesday.

    I'm very concerned about Trumps remarks on TS about, "protest, protest, protest". Too many people will take that as a call to riot.
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    March 22, 2023 12:08 PM CDT
    The latest news is Trump will be indicted today (didn't happen yesterday) and will be required to surrender at his arraignment sometime next week.

    I've scanned numerous articles to try and understand the real issue in this lawsuit. I've read it's a misdemeanor to a federal offense with this Stormy Daniels hush money, the way it was handled.

    I don't know. This will change the course of future president's depending on how this is all handled.
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    March 23, 2023 10:29 AM CDT
    As the world of Trump news continues, there's been a "lid" put on the grand jury temporarily on the impending Trump indictment decision.

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2023/mar/22/trump-indictment-hush-money-classified-documents-biden-politics-live-updates />
    The news is a bit confusing depending on where you read? I've also read the grand jury will reconvene today. Who knows, right?
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    March 30, 2023 6:33 PM CDT
    The Grand Jury has now voted to indict Trump. America, please don't riot. https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/30/politics/donald-trump-indictment/index.html

    Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter – the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. The indictment has been filed under seal and will be announced in the coming days.The charges are not publicly known at this time. Trump will likely be arraigned in court early next week, according to his defense attorney, Joe Tacopina.

  • Web Diva
    Leader
    March 31, 2023 9:56 AM CDT
    Trumps arraignment is scheduled Tuesday afternoon.

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11924501/Trump-lawyer-Joe-Tacopina-says-hes-ready-fight-indictment-WONT-handcuffs.html />
    Trump, 76, will be arraigned in Manhattan at 2.15pm on Tuesday on an array of business fraud charges relating to 2016 hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    April 2, 2023 10:33 AM CDT
    This article was originally from the Washington Post, however blocked by a pay wall. You can read it through this website though.

    https://matzav.com/wash-post-trump-indictment-follows-50-years-of-investigation-on-many-fronts/ />

    Now, 50 years after federal officials first accused Trump and his father of violating laws that barred racial discrimination in apartment rentals, the former president has been indicted. While the indictment has not been made public, a Manhattan grand jury has been investigating the payment of hush money.
  • Web Diva
    Leader
    April 4, 2023 9:44 AM CDT
    In the below article, Trump to be finger printed but no mugshot or handcuffs. Honestly, as many people feel like he should get the full court press, I question the optics, and the reasons for it as new precedents can be set in higher level circumstances in the future.

    https://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-trump-to-be-charged-tuesday-with-34-felony-counts-but-spared-handcuffs-and-mug-shot-001241750.html />


    I recalled Rick Perry the former governor of Texas was indicted, but charges were dropped....so I looked up how many candidates running for president in the US were indicted. I've attached some links for reading if you are curious.

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/01/trump-presidential-candidates-ran-under-indictment/11582983002/ />
    https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/01/trump-presidential-candidates-ran-under-indictment/11582983002/