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June 22, 2023

Post-Presidency Indictments of Donald Trump: Justified Actions or Political Score-Settling?

Introduction

The post-presidency period of Donald Trump has been marked by legal actions and investigations that have led to indictments against the former president and some of his associates. These indictments have sparked debates about whether they are justified legal actions or mere attempts at political score-settling. In order to evaluate this matter, it is essential to examine the specific charges and legal proceedings objectively.

The Trump Organization and Financial Crimes

One area of scrutiny revolves around the Trump Organization and allegations of financial improprieties. Several investigations have focused on potential tax fraud, insurance fraud, and misrepresentation of property values. These investigations aim to determine if Trump and his organization violated the law for personal financial gain. The legitimacy of these inquiries hinges on the evidence gathered and adherence to legal protocols.

Campaign Finance Violations

Indictments and investigations have also touched upon campaign finance violations during Trump’s presidential campaign. Notably, the case involving Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, led to charges related to illegal payments made to silence women who claimed to have had affairs with Trump. The justification for these charges lies in whether the actions violated campaign finance laws, and courts will ultimately decide the matter based on legal interpretations and evidence presented.

Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Power

The Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election explored potential instances of obstruction of justice and abuse of power by Trump. While the Mueller report did not conclude that Trump committed a crime, it did not exonerate him either. The debate over whether these investigations were justified or politically motivated often stems from differing interpretations of the evidence and the intentions behind the inquiries.

Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

One of the most significant events in recent American history was the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. While Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives, he was acquitted both times by the Senate. However, some argue that the actions and rhetoric of Trump prior to the insurrection warrant legal consequences, such as incitement of violence or sedition charges. The determination of whether these charges are justified or politically motivated lies in the interpretation of Trump’s intent and responsibility for the events that unfolded.

Conclusion

Assessing the post-presidency indictments of Donald Trump requires a balanced analysis of the charges, evidence, and legal proceedings. While some argue that these indictments are justified based on alleged criminal conduct, others contend that they are politically motivated attempts to settle scores. Ultimately, the validity of these indictments will be determined by the legal system, which should operate impartially and examine the evidence objectively. As citizens, it is crucial to foster a fair and transparent legal process that upholds the principles of justice, ensuring accountability without undue political influence.

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June 4, 2017

Trump Fires Comey

Trump Fires F.B.I. Director, James Comey

On Tuesday May 9^thmany people around the world received the breaking news of the dismissal of the F.B.I. Director, James Comey. It came as a big surprise to individuals all over the world since it is not a common practice for a president to abruptly fire an F.B.I director.

The F.B.I. Director, James Comey, has not shied away from controversy, the latest being during the campaign period. An investigation was started against Clinton over the alleged use of private emails to send classified material. This greatly threatened to throw Clinton off her game. James Comey later proceeded to bring it back late into the campaigns. A majority of her Democrat supporters believe that it was the primary cause of Clinton’s failure.

So why was James Comey fired

A lot of political analysts think the reason was the friction between James Comey and president Trump over the Russia investigation. Ever since the election and the alleged Russian interference, the F.B.I. has been investigating the case. This brought about conflict between the White House and the F.B.I.

Sean Spicer who is the White House press secretary, on a statement to the media, said that the decision was made following the Rosenstein memo.

However, it quickly came out that the Rosenstein memo was just a convenient cover. President Trump himself later said he had already decided to fire Comey. Then, it turns out that he told the Russian ambassador that firing Comey should take care of the problems with the Russia investigation.

What is the way forward

Mr. James Comey was to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a public hearing to make his remarks over the Russia issue. However, he has asked that be postponed until he can speak with the newly appointed Special Counsel investigating the Russia issue.

Mr. James Comey has been heard in the media saying he was hopeful as he will be given a chance to articulate his side of the story to the Committee.

Mr. Trump is off on his first world tour and the White House is yet to name a nominee for the director of the FBI. Many will be watching to see who is going to clinch this hot seat.

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March 8, 2016

Republicans Self Destructing?

This is one of the most unusual presidential campaigns in years. Newspaper and television reporters are giddy because they don’t know where to turn next. There are so many stories they have their pick of what they want to write about. As one said, it is like shooting fish in a barrel.

No one expected Donald Trump to last very long. They were thinking he might be popular for a short while and then fade like so many “fringe” candidates do. But people in the Republican Party seem to want a change and nothing is going like anyone thought it would. Ted Cruz was considered too extreme to get much of a following and yet he is in second place behind Donald Trump.

Mainstream Getting Hammered

The mainstream candidates have gotten hammered and many have dropped out. Jeb Bush never got a following even though he had lots of money that he raised and a good part of the establishment behind him. We think people didn’t wan’t a third Bush, two were enough. Chris Christie never caught on. People thought Marco Rubio would take the lead as one of the last mainstream candidates but he hasn’t garnered much enthusiasm. Finally, there is John Kasich who seems like the most down to earth of the bunch.

Kasich Feels His Time is Coming

Kasich has done fairly well in northern states and said because the southern states were front loaded in the primaries that they were trying to weather the first part and felt that they would gain strength from here on out. It will be interesting to see if he is right. He may get some help from a lot of other people who are teaming up to fight Trump.

Forces Rising Up to Stop Trump

What is really unusual is that a front runner, especially someone with as much momentum as Donald Trump gets the support of the party to try and build momentum to beat the Democrats. It is unheard of that the Republicans are in such disarray and there are so many people trying to bring Trump down.

You have Mitt Romney and John McCain calling him a liar and $10 million dollars raised to advertise against Trump in the upcoming primaries.

Trump Hitler References

Now you have people comparing Trump to Hitler and saying how dangerous he is. This is unheard of. But then again, when have you seen a candidate telling people to kick people out of their campaign events. Some of the people who have been to his events to protest have gotten roughed up by Trump supporters, seemingly with his blessing.

The current and former presidents of Mexico both made Hitler references when referring to Trump. Bill Maher used the term “Hitler-y” to describe the treatment of protesters at Trump rallies. Louis C.K. sent a letter to fans about his new show. No big deal, except at the end of it was included a 1,400 word put down of Trump, calling him and insane bigot and comparing him to Hitler.

Saturday Night Live had a fake ad for Trump funded by “Racists for Trump” which ended with the spokesperson raising his arm and showing a swastika arm band. In the intro to the show Darrell Hammond impersonating Trump says that people haven’t seen a campaign like this since the 1930s in Germany.

Will This Hurt Trump?

This is all unprecedented but will it hurt Trump or just drive people more strongly into his camp? It may help him win the Republican nomination but will this make it harder for him to win a general election? Is he just appealing to a small fervent group that don’t represent a majority of Americans or has he somehow tapped into something that many people just aren’t seeing?

Split Convention

There are a number of people who are hoping the other candidates get enough votes that Trump can’t get enough people to win outright before the convention. They want to then have a contested convention where Trump gets the most votes in the first ballot but not a majority and then they move forward with other votes and pick someone else.

Buckle up your seat belts, this is going to be a wild ride!

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