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Donald Trump businesses received millions in foreign payments while he was in office.

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Former President Donald Trump appealed to the US supreme court on Wednesday to undo the Colorado ruling that removed him from the ballot in the western state under the 14th amendment to the US constitution.

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As the countdown begins for the US Presidential race, trouble is mounting for Donald Trump. Maine's top official had removed Trump from 2024 primary ballot. Trump calls election official a 'biased decision maker.'

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<p>As the US presidential election looms on the horizon next year, former President Donald Trump, a prominent contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, has made a bold prediction regarding President Joe Biden's chances in the general election.</p>

<p>Trump, in an interview with far-right news outlet Breitbart, declared, "I can't believe he's going to be the nominee."</p>

<p>He went on to criticise Biden, labeling him a "cheater" and a "scoundrel," asserting, "He's a bad guy."</p>

<p>Trump, who is known for his contentious relationship with Biden, quipped, "I laugh when they say, 'Trump is the evil one, and he's the nice one.' That's the one thing he's been able to do."</p>

<p>In addition to questioning Biden's character, Trump expressed doubts about Biden's mental fitness, stating, "All you have to do is look at his credentials. The guy can't talk. The guy can't put two sentences together. So I do think this: I cannot believe he's going to be the nominee."</p>

<p>When asked about the possibility of Kamala Harris, Biden's vice president, securing the Democratic nomination, Trump dismissed the notion in the Breitbart interview, anticipating a "free-for-all" among Democrats.</p>

<p>Notably, despite speculation, Harris has not signaled any interest in challenging Biden and has instead shown enthusiasm for continuing as his running mate.</p>

<p>"I don't think that Biden will make it to the gate," Trump asserted.</p>

<p>Contrary to Trump's predictions, a Quinnipiac poll conducted from December 14 to December 18 revealed that Biden maintains majority support among Democratic voters compared to his primary rivals.</p>

<p>Out of 683 Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters surveyed, 75 percent expressed support for Biden, with 13 percent backing author Marianne Williamson and 5 percent favoring US&nbsp;Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota. The poll's margin of error for this group was 3.8 percent.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the US presidential election looms on the horizon next year, former President Donald Trump, a prominent contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, has made a bold prediction regarding President Joe Biden's chances in the general election.

As the US presidential election looms on the horizon next year, former President Donald Trump, a prominent contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, has made a bold prediction regarding President Joe Biden's chances in the general election. Trump, in an interview with far-right news outlet Breitbart, declared, "I can't believe he's going to be the nominee." He went on to criticise Biden, labeling him a "cheater" and a "scoundrel," asserting, "He's a bad guy." Trump, who is known for his contentious relationship with Biden, quipped, "I laugh when they say, 'Trump is the evil one, and he's the nice one.' That's the one thing he's been able to do." In addition to questioning Biden's character, Trump expressed doubts about Biden's mental fitness, stating, "All you have to do is look at his credentials. The guy can't talk. The guy can't put two sentences together. So I do think this: I cannot believe he's going to be the nominee." When asked about the possibility of Kamala Harris, Biden's vice president, securing the Democratic nomination, Trump dismissed the notion in the Breitbart interview, anticipating a "free-for-all" among Democrats. Notably, despite speculation, Harris has not signaled any interest in challenging Biden and has instead shown enthusiasm for continuing as his running mate. "I don't think that Biden will make it to the gate," Trump asserted. Contrary to Trump's predictions, a Quinnipiac poll conducted from December 14 to December 18 revealed that Biden maintains majority support among Democratic voters compared to his primary rivals. Out of 683 Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters surveyed, 75 percent expressed support for Biden, with 13 percent backing author Marianne Williamson and 5 percent favoring US Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota. The poll's margin of error for this group was 3.8 percent. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a court filing on Saturday (Dec 30), US Special Counsel Jack Smith strongly contested former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, stating that such a claim "threatens to license Presidents to commit crimes to remain in office."</p>

<p>Smith's response precedes oral arguments scheduled for January 9 before a US appeals court in Washington, DC, in the federal election subversion case.&nbsp;Ex-President Donald Trump is calling on a federal appeals court to dismiss the federal election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, asserting that he is shielded by presidential immunity.</p>

<p>In the filing, Smith countered Trump's argument that the prosecution endangers the foundation of the Republic.</p>

<p>He asserted, "To the contrary: it is the defendant’s claim that he cannot be held to answer for the charges that he engaged in an unprecedented effort to retain power through criminal means, despite having lost the election, that threatens the democratic and constitutional foundation of our Republic."</p>

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<p>Smith urged the court to affirm and expedite the resolution of the case to serve the public and the defendant's interest in a prompt resolution.</p>

<p>Trump, who is facing four counts in the case, has pleaded not guilty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The federal election subversion case's pre-trial proceedings were temporarily halted pending Trump’s appeal of the district court judge’s ruling that, as a former president, he is not entitled to immunity for potential crimes committed while in office.</p>

<p>Originally set for March 4, the trial date has been a point of contention, with Trump's legal team advocating for a post-2024 presidential election timeline.</p>

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<p>Smith, in the Saturday filing, emphasised the dangers of granting a former president broad immunity, stating, "The implications of the defendant’s broad immunity theory are sobering." He warned against a precedent that would shield a president from prosecution for various criminal activities, including bribery, tampering with evidence, ordering violence against critics, or selling national secrets to foreign adversaries, all under the guise of executing presidential duties.</p>

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<p>If the appeals court swiftly addresses these arguments, it may maintain the scheduled trial date, resisting efforts to postpone until after the 2024 election.</p>

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In a court filing on Saturday (Dec 30), US Special Counsel Jack Smith strongly contested former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, stating that such a claim "threatens to license Presidents to commit crimes to remain in office.

In a court filing on Saturday (Dec 30), US Special Counsel Jack Smith strongly contested former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, stating that such a claim "threatens to license Presidents to commit crimes to remain in office." Smith's response precedes oral arguments scheduled for January 9 before a US appeals court in Washington, DC, in the federal election subversion case. Ex-President Donald Trump is calling on a federal appeals court to dismiss the federal election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, asserting that he is shielded by presidential immunity. In the filing, Smith countered Trump's argument that the prosecution endangers the foundation of the Republic. He asserted, "To the contrary: it is the defendant’s claim that he cannot be held to answer for the charges that he engaged in an unprecedented effort to retain power through criminal means, despite having lost the election, that threatens the democratic and constitutional foundation of our Republic." Also Read | Global terror alert: Cities ramp up security measures for New Year's celebrations amid 'high risk' of attacks Smith urged the court to affirm and expedite the resolution of the case to serve the public and the defendant's interest in a prompt resolution. Trump, who is facing four counts in the case, has pleaded not guilty. The federal election subversion case's pre-trial proceedings were temporarily halted pending Trump’s appeal of the district court judge’s ruling that, as a former president, he is not entitled to immunity for potential crimes committed while in office. Originally set for March 4, the trial date has been a point of contention, with Trump's legal team advocating for a post-2024 presidential election timeline. Also Read | EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Uganda NAM Summit in January 2024 Smith, in the Saturday filing, emphasised the dangers of granting a former president broad immunity, stating, "The implications of the defendant’s broad immunity theory are sobering." He warned against a precedent that would shield a president from prosecution for various criminal activities, including bribery, tampering with evidence, ordering violence against critics, or selling national secrets to foreign adversaries, all under the guise of executing presidential duties. Watch | Hamas officials to visit Cairo for hostage talks × If the appeals court swiftly addresses these arguments, it may maintain the scheduled trial date, resisting efforts to postpone until after the 2024 election. (With inputs from agencies)

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Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's u.S. Presidential primary election. Shenna bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the january 6, 2021 attack on capitol hill.

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Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's US Presidential primary election. Shenna Bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the January 6, 2021 attack on Capitol Hill.

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Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's US Presidential primary election. Shenna bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the January 6, 2021 attack on Capitol Hill.

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<p>The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) on Friday (Dec 22) rejected to immediately decide whether former President Donald Trump enjoys immunity for crimes that he allegedly committed while being in office.</p>

<p>The ruling came as a setback for special counsel Jack Smith, who wanted the case to be heard in an expedited manner.</p>

<p>Earlier on December 1, Trump’s immunity claim was rejected by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan. This led Trump’s lawyers to appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, in a bid to delay the trial.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US polls: Donald Trump barred from running for President in Colorado</strong></p>

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<p>Responding to this move, Jack Smith&nbsp;directly approached the Supreme Court to hear the case.</p>

<p>However, in a one-line order, the SCOTUS declined to intervene, without providing any reason for the same.</p>

<h2><strong>Win for Donald Trump</strong></h2>

<p>The efforts being made by Trump and his team to delay the trial, set to begin in March, for as long as possible seem to be working for now.</p>

<p>The case will now&nbsp;wind through the appeals process, potentially delaying the trial.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In August this year, Trump was indicted on election subversion charges. He is being investigated for&nbsp;alleged attempts to overturn the election leading up to the 6 January Capitol riot.</p>

<p>Trump appealed&nbsp;the decision, but US District Judge Tanya Chutkan&nbsp;paused the case.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump’s claims on immunity</strong></h2>

<p>Trump continues to claim that he is immune from prosecution because he was acting in his official capacity as president before and during the riot.</p>

<p>While reacting to the SCOTUS ruling, Trump on his Truth Social platform said the Supreme Court had rejected a "desperate attempt to short circuit our Great Constitution", adding that he was "entitled to Presidential Immunity".</p>

<h2><strong>Jack Smith’s argument</strong></h2>

<p>Jack Smith in his SCOTUS petition said that the highest court should take the matter up as it "concerned the heart of our democracy."</p>

<p>"The United States recognises that this is an extraordinary request," he said, adding "This is an extraordinary case."</p>

<p>The case presented "a fundamental question at the heart of our democracy: whether a former president is absolutely immune," he argued.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) on Friday (Dec 22) rejected to immediately decide whether former President Donald Trump enjoys immunity for crimes that he allegedly committed while being in office.

The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) on Friday (Dec 22) rejected to immediately decide whether former President Donald Trump enjoys immunity for crimes that he allegedly committed while being in office. The ruling came as a setback for special counsel Jack Smith, who wanted the case to be heard in an expedited manner. Earlier on December 1, Trump’s immunity claim was rejected by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan. This led Trump’s lawyers to appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, in a bid to delay the trial. Watch: US polls: Donald Trump barred from running for President in Colorado × Responding to this move, Jack Smith directly approached the Supreme Court to hear the case. However, in a one-line order, the SCOTUS declined to intervene, without providing any reason for the same. Win for Donald Trump The efforts being made by Trump and his team to delay the trial, set to begin in March, for as long as possible seem to be working for now. The case will now wind through the appeals process, potentially delaying the trial. Also read: Trump ally Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy In August this year, Trump was indicted on election subversion charges. He is being investigated for alleged attempts to overturn the election leading up to the 6 January Capitol riot. Trump appealed the decision, but US District Judge Tanya Chutkan paused the case. Trump’s claims on immunity Trump continues to claim that he is immune from prosecution because he was acting in his official capacity as president before and during the riot. While reacting to the SCOTUS ruling, Trump on his Truth Social platform said the Supreme Court had rejected a "desperate attempt to short circuit our Great Constitution", adding that he was "entitled to Presidential Immunity". Jack Smith’s argument Jack Smith in his SCOTUS petition said that the highest court should take the matter up as it "concerned the heart of our democracy." "The United States recognises that this is an extraordinary request," he said, adding "This is an extraordinary case." The case presented "a fundamental question at the heart of our democracy: whether a former president is absolutely immune," he argued. (With inputs from agencies)

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Since the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the primary ballot for inciting 2021 Capitol attack, there has been a stir of controversies. New evidence claims Trump called 2 officials to not certify vote totals in Wayne county. What's next for Republican poster boy Trump?

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The former American president Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law visited Israel to express their solidarity with the country in its War. Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner also visited the Kibbutz in southern Israel that was devastated on the 7th of October.

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Donald Trump's longtime attorney, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, was ordered by a jury to pay $148 million in damages for falsely accusing two poll workers in Georgia of engaging in election fraud, according to US media. He faces criminal charges of election subversion in Georgia. He led efforts to keep Trump in White House post the 2020 Presidential Election. Watch the video to know more!

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Former US President Donald Trump is now ineligible to run for the 2024 Presidential polls because of his actions surrounding the 2021 attack on the Capitol, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

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The US elections are quickly approaching, and there is a lot of buzz. The Colorado Supreme Court rendered a landmark decision barring former US President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot. Will more courts follow Colorado's lead and exclude trump?

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Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from primary ballot for inciting 2021 Capitol attack. Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to withdraw from the race until Trump is allowed. What's next for Republican poster boy Trump? Senior journalist, Ray Locker answers from Washington, D.C.

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The Colorado Supreme Court declared on Tuesday that the so-called insurrection clause of the Constitution disqualifies former President Donald Trump from serving as president. The court also directed the secretary of state to remove Trump's name from the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.

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Legal troubles continue for former US President Donald Trump. A judge targeted the credibility of an expert witness fielded by Trump in his New York civil fraud trial.

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