Donald Trump’s legal team appeared to acknowledge that the Justice Department’s investigation into classified documents at Mar-a-Lago could lead to criminal charges, as they refused to answer questions about the “declassification” of the files. The opposition to Judge Raymond Diery, who Trump himself had requested as a special master in the case, raised eyebrows Tuesday as the New York judge prepared to hold his first press conference on the matter. Trump had earlier attacked FBI agents for allegedly destroying his bedroom carpet during the execution of a search warrant last month, during which more than 100 documents marked secret or top secret were recovered. The records are among more than 11,000 taken from Mar-a-Lago during the Justice Department’s investigation into the mishandling of official documents, which US President Joe Biden has called “irresponsible” in recent days. While one Worthy The report meanwhile revealed why Mr Trump’s lawyers had chosen Judge Deary, a reputed FBI “sceptic”, as a special master in the Justice Department’s case against him. Events so far have cast doubt on such claims, with Trump’s legal team expressing opposition to his plan to review those documents.
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Trump mocks Biden for 14th row seat at Queen’s funeral
Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden on Monday for being assigned the 14th row at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral at Windsor Castle. “This has happened in America in just two years. No respect!” the former president wrote on Truth Social on Monday. “However, it’s a good time for our President to meet the leaders of some Third World countries.” “In real estate, as in politics and life, LOCATION IS EVERYTHING,” Trump added.
Trump mocks Biden for 14th row seats at Queen’s funeral: ‘Location is everything’
Trump was not invited to serve at Windsor Castle Oliver O’Connell20 September 2022 15:55 1663684516
Trump lawyers will respond in a separate order
Donald Trump’s lawyers are set to respond Tuesday to a Justice Department appeal of an order preventing him from currently using classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago last month. It comes after U.S. District Judge Elaine Cannon ordered the department to stop using the records until an expert completes her work reviewing the documents. That order came at the same time Judge Raymond Judge was appointed a special master in the Justice Department’s case against Trump at the former president’s request. While the Justice Department accepted Mr. Dearie’s appointment, it appealed the decision to bar him from reviewing classified records. Gino Spocchia 20 September 2022 15:35 1663682116
Trump’s lawyers object to answering questions about declassifying documents
In a filing before Judge Raymond Dearie on Monday, Donald Trump’s lawyers said they would oppose a plan to determine whether any of the 100 classified documents from Mar-a-Lago are privileged because it would require them to say whether Mr. Trump effectively declassified them. Andrew Feinberg has more:
Trump’s lawyers admit former president could be indicted in Mar-a-Lago probe
The court filing is the first by Mr. Trump to acknowledge that he could face criminal charges Gino Spocchia September 20, 2022 2:55 p.m 1663681133
Trump Revives Attacks on CNN’s Don Lemon
Former President Donald Trump has rekindled his attacks on CNN anchor Don Lemon, who is moving from an evening slot to take over a revamped breakfast show on the network. Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social: “One small step for television, one giant leap for mankind. Don Lemon, often called “the dumbest man on TV” having even made Lebron James look smart during their interview two years ago, has been fired from his top night slot at CNN – extremely low ratings – and will be thrown to their “Death”. Valley morning show. I guess that means a BIG pay cut before his complete and total future firing from Ratings Challenged (to put it mildly!) CNN. Good luck Don, you’ll need it! MAGA!!!” He then posted: “They call me a ‘rating machine’. Don Lemon was also a rating machine – vice versa. It killed the ratings, ate them alive and always will. If he were to interview Elvis, after the dead, no one would see him.” Turning his attention to his critics on MSNBC’s Morning Joe — Joe Scarborough and Mike Brzezinski — he added: “Add him to the list of Joe Scarborough and his lovely, relaxing bride. They are also in the “can”, but now they can compete with the “dumbest man on TV”. It must help them a lot!!!” Oliver O’Connell20 September 2022 14:38 1663679716
Special master to hold a press conference
A New York courtroom will host the first press conference held by Judge Raymond Dearie on Tuesday after he was appointed as a special master to review more than 11,000 documents obtained from Mar-a-Lago, Reuters reports. Mr. Dearie will review the documents and decide which of them should be included in the Justice Department’s investigation, as well as recommend which – if any – of the files are covered by attorney-client privilege or executive privilege, which the Mr. Trump claimed without being President. While Mr Trump denies wrongdoing, the Justice Department has objected to barring him from inspecting the files – particularly those marked classified or secret. Gino Spocchia September 20, 2022 2:15 p.m 1663677316
Trump’s favorability rating at recent low
A new NBC News poll shows former President Donald Trump’s popularity hitting a new low among registered voters just before the midterm elections. Mr. Trump’s approval rating fell two points in August to 32 percent, which a poll released Sunday showed was the lowest in more than a year for the Republican. Republican consulting firm Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research Associates surveyed 1,000 registered voters between September 9 and September 13. The poll had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a poll
The President’s approval rating is improving among women, Latinos and young voters Gino Spocchia September 20, 2022 1:35 p.m 1663674916
Trump’s lawyers appear to acknowledge possible charges
Donald Trump’s legal team appeared to acknowledge that the Justice Department’s investigation into classified documents at Mar-a-Lago could lead to criminal charges, as they refused to answer questions about the “declassification” of records that were recovered from Trump’s Florida home. . According to a report in the Washington Post on Tuesday, the former president’s lawyers said they do not want Judge Raymond J Dearie, who they nominated as a special master in the case, to ask how the files obtained by FBI agents and the Department of Justice were obtained. to be “declassified,” as Mr. Trump claimed in his defense. Nor did his legal team want Judge Dearie to compel Mr. Trump “to disclose fully and specifically a defense to the merits of any subsequent indictment without that requirement being apparent in the District Court’s decision.” That statement appeared to acknowledge that there was at least some risk of criminal charges stemming from the long-running investigation into documents seized and recovered from Mar-a-Lago, the Post reported. Mr Dearie has until November 30 to review around 11,000 documents, including those marked secret and top secret. Gino Spocchia September 20, 2022 12:55 p.m 1663672516
Trump rages at DeSantis over migrant flights
Donald Trump is privately fuming with Republican Ron DeSandis over the governor’s decision to allow flights carrying about 50 migrants last week from the southern border to Martha’s Vineyard, Rolling Stone reported. Two inside sources close to the twice-impeached president told the paper they heard him say the Republican governor is taking the spotlight ahead of a possible 2024 White House bid. However, neither Mr. DeSantis nor Mr. Trump have made public commitments to run.
Trump fumes that DeSantis stunt on Martha’s Vineyard was his “idea.”
Former president accuses Florida governor of stealing spotlight from his platform Gino Spocchia September 20, 2022 12:15 p.m 1663668916
Trump dismisses George’s 2020 lie investigation
Donald Trump on Monday criticized the Georgia attorney who is overseeing a grand jury investigation into efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the Peach State. In a statement released by his political action committee, Mr Trump accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of “spending almost every waking hour” “trying to impeach a very popular president, Donald J Trump” instead of focus on violent crime in Atlanta. Speaking in an interview with the Washington Post, Ms. Willis called the charges under investigation “very serious” and said “people face jail time” if they are charged and convicted as a result of her work.
Trump fumes with Fulton County DA as Georgia election probe continues
Mr Trump has not yet been identified as a target of the Fulton County Fannie Willis investigation Gino Spocchia September 20, 2022 11:15 am 1663665324
Fox News segment is wrong about Biden’s health claims
A doctor briefly dismissed a Fox News segment over the weekend after host Anita Vogel suggested that US President Joe Biden suffered a mental breakdown during his visit to London. Ms Vogel was commenting on Mr Biden’s book of condolence signing in London on Sunday when she said the Democrat had shown signs of “cognitive decline”. The 79-year-old, who has faced similar allegations from Republicans and Donald Trump’s editor, was caught on television asking his wife where they were…
