The Political Witch Hunt Continues
Former President Trump’s legal team in Georgia filed a court document on December 18, asserting that his statements post-2020 election were protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution, labeling them as core political speech. The filing responds to the indictment by District Attorney Fani Willis, accusing Trump and others of conspiring to overturn the election in Fulton County, Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump‘s support in Republican presidential primary polls has surged since Democrat attorneys general began indicting him- NEWSMAX
President Trump’s defense team argues that each alleged act against him seeks to criminalize political speech, protected by the Constitution. Despite some defendants entering guilty pleas for leniency, Trump and others maintain their innocence.
The filing emphasizes that even if the prosecutors’ allegations are true, the indictment should be dismissed as it violates Trump’s core First Amendment rights. The legal team contends that the charges target protected political speech and activity, making the indictment invalid under the First Amendment.
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Trump will win his battle against the Fulton county judge. The State of Florida cannot prove the…— The Novice (@Andsing49) December 19, 2023
District Attorney Willis aims for an August trial, a timeline that could have Trump defending himself close to the November general election. Trump’s lawyer, Steve Sadow, claims this could be the “most effective election interference in the history of the United States.”
Willis’s team seeks a single trial for all defendants, but Judge Scott McAfee has expressed skepticism about trying too many individuals at once, stating that even 12 people could be a stretch.
Both sides are exchanging evidence, and pretrial motions for most defendants are due early next month. Willis anticipates more co-defendants may take plea deals, although she didn’t provide details. Notably, Sidney Powell, Jenna Ellis, Kenneth Chesebro, and Scott Hall have already accepted plea deals.
Panic is setting in as Democrats realize Trump is going to win big.
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— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) December 12, 2023
Last week, Powell issued a brief apology as part of her plea agreement. The case is one of four criminal prosecutions against Trump this year, with significant overlap with an indictment in Washington by Mr. Smith.
Willis did not confirm contact with Mr. Smith but asserted her office’s capability to handle the case independently. As a Democrat up for reelection next year, she emphasized the local nature of the investigation.
Trump’s lawyer, Sadow, raised concerns about holding a trial during the 2024 campaign, envisioning it as a hindrance to the Republican nominee’s ability to campaign. He labeled it potentially the “most effective election interference in the history of the United States.” However, prosecutor Nathan Wade rejected these arguments, emphasizing the trial as part of Fulton County’s business.
“I consider it a great badge of honor.” — President Trump on his politically-charged indictments in Reno, Nevada
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During a hearing, Sadow suggested that if Trump were elected president in 2024, the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause and presidential duties might prevent him from being tried until out of office. The judge did not provide a definitive ruling on this matter.
As the legal battle unfolds, the case raises questions about the intersection of criminal prosecution and political processes, emphasizing the delicate balance between upholding the law and preserving the democratic electoral system.
Susan Guglielmo, Freelance Writer
Major Points Discussed:
- Former President Trump’s legal team argues that his post-2020 election comments in Georgia are protected under the First Amendment as core political speech.
- The indictment by District Attorney Fani Willis accuses Trump and others of conspiring to overturn the election in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Despite some co-defendants entering guilty pleas, Trump and others maintain their innocence, emphasizing that the charges violate core First Amendment rights.
- The defense contends that the indictment specifically targets protected political speech, making it categorically invalid under the First Amendment.
- The legal battle raises concerns about the timing of the trial, with Trump’s lawyer suggesting that holding it during the 2024 campaign could be the most effective election interference in U.S. history.
Comments – Threads – Link
- Trump suggests Biden is weaponing law enforcement and references the recent indictments in Nevada involving fake electors- Acyn
- In late March, GOP race was relatively close–Trump led DeSantis by 15 nationally. Three weeks later, Trump led by more than 30. What happened? Trump was indicted for first time. Numbers shot up, kept going up. Lead now 50+ points- Byron York
- Trump warns Biden to “be very careful” as his politicized indictments have “opened up a Pandora’s box”-
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They’ve resorted to just repeating “Trump is Hitler” over and over again, I think their brains are broken because the 91 indictments have only made President Trump strong- Shem Horne
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