Another setback for Donald Trump, one of the Republican front-runners for president in the upcoming election, comes as the case against him for improperly handling US sensitive data has grown. Prosecutors have brought new accusations against the former president.

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<p>Donald Trump, the former US President, confronted a pressing deadline of midnight on Thursday (July 20)&nbsp;to determine whether he would appear before a Washington grand jury convened by Special Counsel Jack Smith.</p>

<p>The grand jury's purpose was to deliberate on federal charges related to Trump's alleged election subversion and incitement of the attack on Congress on January 6, 2021.</p>

<h2><strong>Prosecutors assemble evidence for charges</strong></h2>

<p>Late on Wednesday (July 19),&nbsp;prosecutors had amassed evidence that could lead to charges against Trump for three specific crimes, reported the Guardian.</p>

<p>These charges included obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and a unique statute that pertains to conspiring to violate civil rights.</p>

<p>The potential penalties for these crimes are significant, with obstruction of an official proceeding carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, conspiracy to defraud the United States carrying a maximum of five years, and the civil rights charge carrying a potential 10-year sentence.</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump's refusal to testify and expected indictments</strong></h2>

<p>By Thursday afternoon, it seemed evident that Trump would not agree to testify before the grand jury. Meanwhile, expectations were rising that indictments regarding his attempted election subversion would soon surface at both the federal level and in Fulton County, Georgia, where a grand jury was recently formed to consider charges.</p>

<p>Additionally, 16 people were charged this week in Michigan over a "false electors" scheme, further highlighting the gravity of election-related investigations.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump's complex relationship with House speaker Kevin McCarthy</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday morning, a Politico report shed light on an intricate situation involving Trump and Kevin McCarthy, the Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives.</p>

<p>McCarthy had promised to hold a vote on expunging Trump's two impeachments, one from 2019 and the other for inciting the Capitol attack.</p>

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<p>Trump reportedly coerced McCarthy into this promise after the speaker refused to endorse him in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.</p>

<p>However, the success of the vote to expunge the impeachments was uncertain, given the narrow majority Republicans held in the House, and the potential resistance from some party members who voted to impeach Trump.</p>

<p>Despite facing multiple criminal charges, Trump continued to lead in polling averages for the Republican primary, maintaining a considerable advantage. Notably, his alleged criminal activities spanned hush-money payments, retention of classified documents, and election subversion. Nevertheless, Trump vehemently denied all wrongdoing, pleading not guilty to all charges.</p>

<p>Surprisingly, polls for a hypothetical general election showed Trump in a close race with President Joe Biden, causing concern among some observers about the former president's potential return to the White House. The Republican party's reluctance to take a strong stance against Trump, despite private concerns about him, further fuelled worries about the party's unity and its potential impact on the nation.</p>

<h2><strong>The looming legal battles</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's legal battles were set to collide with the Republican primary calendar. Civil trials in New York were scheduled for October and January, while the criminal cases were also due for trial later this year. Trump's legal team sought to delay the trials until after the general election, where a Republican president could potentially intervene and dismiss the cases.&nbsp;</p>

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Donald Trump, the former US President, confronted a pressing deadline of midnight on Thursday (July 20) to determine whether he would appear before a Washington grand jury convened by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Donald Trump, the former US President, confronted a pressing deadline of midnight on Thursday (July 20) to determine whether he would appear before a Washington grand jury convened by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The grand jury's purpose was to deliberate on federal charges related to Trump's alleged election subversion and incitement of the attack on Congress on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors assemble evidence for charges Late on Wednesday (July 19), prosecutors had amassed evidence that could lead to charges against Trump for three specific crimes, reported the Guardian. These charges included obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and a unique statute that pertains to conspiring to violate civil rights. The potential penalties for these crimes are significant, with obstruction of an official proceeding carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, conspiracy to defraud the United States carrying a maximum of five years, and the civil rights charge carrying a potential 10-year sentence. Also read | Trump says he expects to be charged over the January 6 attack on US Capitol Trump's refusal to testify and expected indictments By Thursday afternoon, it seemed evident that Trump would not agree to testify before the grand jury. Meanwhile, expectations were rising that indictments regarding his attempted election subversion would soon surface at both the federal level and in Fulton County, Georgia, where a grand jury was recently formed to consider charges. Additionally, 16 people were charged this week in Michigan over a "false electors" scheme, further highlighting the gravity of election-related investigations. Trump's complex relationship with House speaker Kevin McCarthy On Thursday morning, a Politico report shed light on an intricate situation involving Trump and Kevin McCarthy, the Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives. McCarthy had promised to hold a vote on expunging Trump's two impeachments, one from 2019 and the other for inciting the Capitol attack. Also watch | US soldier detained in North Korea Trump reportedly coerced McCarthy into this promise after the speaker refused to endorse him in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. However, the success of the vote to expunge the impeachments was uncertain, given the narrow majority Republicans held in the House, and the potential resistance from some party members who voted to impeach Trump. Despite facing multiple criminal charges, Trump continued to lead in polling averages for the Republican primary, maintaining a considerable advantage. Notably, his alleged criminal activities spanned hush-money payments, retention of classified documents, and election subversion. Nevertheless, Trump vehemently denied all wrongdoing, pleading not guilty to all charges. Surprisingly, polls for a hypothetical general election showed Trump in a close race with President Joe Biden, causing concern among some observers about the former president's potential return to the White House. The Republican party's reluctance to take a strong stance against Trump, despite private concerns about him, further fuelled worries about the party's unity and its potential impact on the nation. The looming legal battles Trump's legal battles were set to collide with the Republican primary calendar. Civil trials in New York were scheduled for October and January, while the criminal cases were also due for trial later this year. Trump's legal team sought to delay the trials until after the general election, where a Republican president could potentially intervene and dismiss the cases. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Donald Trump said he received a letter from prosecutors suggesting he is likely to be criminally indicted over the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. South Africa is set to host the BRICS summit next month but there's a catch. Democratic Alliance which is the country's key opposition party has filed an application in the court seeking Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrest.

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Donald Trump says that he's received a letter from a prosecutor suggesting that he is likely to be criminally indicted. The reasons may include the January 6 riot at the capital United States capital.

Former US President Donald Trump likely to be criminally indicted

As contenders submitted their campaign finance filings to federal officials over the weekend, the first comprehensive financial analysis of the 2024 presidential race came into sight. They draw attention to possible trouble spots for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the incumbent President's skeletal campaign, and the significant gap between the early Republican primary fundraising leaders and the rest of the field.

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The legal troubles continue to brew for former United States president Donald Trump. A new grand jury has been selected in the US state of Georgia on Tuesday.

Trump asks court to delay classified documents trial

<p>Former US President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta have requested a federal court in Florida to postpone their criminal trial involving classified documents. They argued that Trump's busy campaign schedule as a potential Republican Party nominee for the 2024 presidential election makes the current trial schedule "untenable".</p>

<p>In a joint court filing, Trump and Nauta's attorneys wrote that Trump's presidential campaign demands a "tremendous" amount of time and energy. They stated that his campaign efforts will continue until the election on November 5, 2024. "Such preparation requires significant planning and time, making the current schedule untenable and counselling in favour of a continuance."</p>

<h2><strong>Prosecutors' request&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Federal prosecutors had already proposed a delay of the trial from August 14 to December 11 to allow both sides more time for preparation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Special Counsel's office spokesperson Jack Smith declined to comment on Trump and Nauta's request but mentioned their intent to provide a response in the upcoming days. All parties involved are scheduled to appear before US District Judge Aileen Cannon on July 18 for a pre-trial conference to discuss logistics and scheduling matters.</p>

<h2><strong>Legal challenges&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's lawyers also highlighted the "significant" legal questions and challenges posed by the unprecedented indictment and the classified nature of the evidence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The case will unfold under the guidelines of the Classified Information Procedures Act, which aims to safeguard classified evidence and manage its disclosure during a public jury trial.</p>

<h2><strong>Walt Nauta's plea</strong></h2>

<p>Walt Nauta, Trump's aide, recently pleaded not guilty in a Miami federal courthouse to charges of assisting Trump in concealing top-secret documents that were taken when he left the White House.</p>

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<p>On June 13 in Miami, Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, pleaded not guilty in federal court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He faces charges of unlawfully retaining classified national security documents upon leaving office in 2021 and attempting to obstruct justice during the government's retrieval process.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta have requested a federal court in Florida to postpone their criminal trial involving classified documents.

Former US President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta have requested a federal court in Florida to postpone their criminal trial involving classified documents. They argued that Trump's busy campaign schedule as a potential Republican Party nominee for the 2024 presidential election makes the current trial schedule "untenable". In a joint court filing, Trump and Nauta's attorneys wrote that Trump's presidential campaign demands a "tremendous" amount of time and energy. They stated that his campaign efforts will continue until the election on November 5, 2024. "Such preparation requires significant planning and time, making the current schedule untenable and counselling in favour of a continuance." Prosecutors' request Federal prosecutors had already proposed a delay of the trial from August 14 to December 11 to allow both sides more time for preparation. Also Read | Trial opens over New Zealand's 2019 White Island volcanic eruption incident that killed 22 The Special Counsel's office spokesperson Jack Smith declined to comment on Trump and Nauta's request but mentioned their intent to provide a response in the upcoming days. All parties involved are scheduled to appear before US District Judge Aileen Cannon on July 18 for a pre-trial conference to discuss logistics and scheduling matters. Legal challenges Trump's lawyers also highlighted the "significant" legal questions and challenges posed by the unprecedented indictment and the classified nature of the evidence. Also Read | Thailand's outgoing prime minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha announces retirement from politics The case will unfold under the guidelines of the Classified Information Procedures Act, which aims to safeguard classified evidence and manage its disclosure during a public jury trial. Walt Nauta's plea Walt Nauta, Trump's aide, recently pleaded not guilty in a Miami federal courthouse to charges of assisting Trump in concealing top-secret documents that were taken when he left the White House. Watch | Why US military deals are not enough to wean India off Russian arms yet × On June 13 in Miami, Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, pleaded not guilty in federal court. He faces charges of unlawfully retaining classified national security documents upon leaving office in 2021 and attempting to obstruct justice during the government's retrieval process. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Despite a ban, demonstrations against police violence took place in France, including a rally in central Paris with over 2,000 participants organized by the family of a black man who died in police custody in 2016.

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<p>Donald Trump aide Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty at a Miami federal courthouse on Thursday to charges that he helped the former U.S. president hide top secret documents that Trump took when he left the White House in 2021.</p>

<p>Attorney Stanley Woodward entered the plea for Nauta at an arraignment lasting a few minutes. Nauta's Florida-based lawyer, Sasha Dadan, was also present.</p>

<p>Nauta smiled at reporters but said nothing on arrival at the courthouse. He and the lawyers left without speaking to reporters as well.</p>

<p>Nauta, a former White House valet and now a Trump aide, faces six counts of conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, and withholding and concealing documents.</p>

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<p>Prosecutors allege Nauta hid boxes of documents from Trump's lawyers who were searching Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida resort, for classified material sought by the U.S. Justice Department.</p>

<p>Nauta is also accused of lying to investigators during a voluntary interview.</p>

<p>Nauta made his initial appearance alongside Trump on June 13 but was not arraigned for lack of a lawyer licensed to practice in Florida. His arraignment was postponed a second time in late June for the same reason.</p>

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<p>Dadan, his Florida attorney, is a former public defender who ran unsuccessfully for the state's House of Representatives as a Republican in 2018.</p>

<p>Woodward, based in Washington, has represented others in Trump's circle including former aides Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro, as well as several defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters.</p>

<p>Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal counts for allegedly retaining national security documents without authorisation and obstructing justice.</p>

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<p>Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to delay the trial until Dec. 11. She had set an initial trial date of August&nbsp;14.</p>

<p>Trump is the first U.S. president past or present to face criminal charges in both federal and state courts.</p>

<p>Special Counsel Jack Smith, in charge of the prosecution, accuses Trump of risking national secrets by taking thousands of sensitive papers with him when he left the White House in January 2021 and storing them in a haphazard manner at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and his New Jersey golf club.</p>

<p>In addition to the documents case, Trump is charged in New York with allegedly falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign. He pleaded not guilty in that case also.</p>

<p>Trump denies wrongdoing and says the investigations are part of a political plot against him.</p>

<p>Cannon has set a July 14 hearing over how classified information in the case will be handled. Legal experts have said the complexities surrounding the use of highly classified documents as evidence are likely to delay Trump's trial.</p>

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Donald Trump aide Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty at a Miami federal courthouse on Thursday to charges that he helped the former U.S. president hide top secret documents that Trump took when he left the White House in 2021.

Donald Trump aide Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty at a Miami federal courthouse on Thursday to charges that he helped the former U.S. president hide top secret documents that Trump took when he left the White House in 2021. Attorney Stanley Woodward entered the plea for Nauta at an arraignment lasting a few minutes. Nauta's Florida-based lawyer, Sasha Dadan, was also present. Nauta smiled at reporters but said nothing on arrival at the courthouse. He and the lawyers left without speaking to reporters as well. Nauta, a former White House valet and now a Trump aide, faces six counts of conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, and withholding and concealing documents. Also Read | US: Man found guilty of raping, impregnating 9-year-old girl gets life sentence Prosecutors allege Nauta hid boxes of documents from Trump's lawyers who were searching Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida resort, for classified material sought by the U.S. Justice Department. Nauta is also accused of lying to investigators during a voluntary interview. Nauta made his initial appearance alongside Trump on June 13 but was not arraigned for lack of a lawyer licensed to practice in Florida. His arraignment was postponed a second time in late June for the same reason. Also Read | Hong Kong police arrest four men for allegedly aiding overseas activists Dadan, his Florida attorney, is a former public defender who ran unsuccessfully for the state's House of Representatives as a Republican in 2018. Woodward, based in Washington, has represented others in Trump's circle including former aides Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro, as well as several defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal counts for allegedly retaining national security documents without authorisation and obstructing justice. Watch | Russian expert claims the US is working on weaponising asteroids against their enemies × Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to delay the trial until Dec. 11. She had set an initial trial date of August 14. Trump is the first U.S. president past or present to face criminal charges in both federal and state courts. Special Counsel Jack Smith, in charge of the prosecution, accuses Trump of risking national secrets by taking thousands of sensitive papers with him when he left the White House in January 2021 and storing them in a haphazard manner at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and his New Jersey golf club. In addition to the documents case, Trump is charged in New York with allegedly falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign. He pleaded not guilty in that case also. Trump denies wrongdoing and says the investigations are part of a political plot against him. Cannon has set a July 14 hearing over how classified information in the case will be handled. Legal experts have said the complexities surrounding the use of highly classified documents as evidence are likely to delay Trump's trial. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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As a result of criticism from a state department report that blames both current President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump for the chaos that followed the pullback, the hasty withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan two years ago will remain a contentious chapter in American history.

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<p>An Indian-American attorney is being hailed as a “national hero” and “true patriot” in the US after he successfully argued a case before the US Supreme Court against a legal theory being promoted by conservatives, especially those who support former US President Donald Trump. The US-born attorney, named Neal Katyal, was representing the watchdog group ‘Common Cause’ and won the judgement 6-3, with support from three liberal and three conservative judges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such was the significance of the case that one legal expert labelled it as the most important constitutional case in US history, while it helped the attorney earn rare praise from former Democratic president Barack Obama himself.</p>

<h2><strong>What was the legal case?</strong></h2>

<p>The case, Moore v. Harper, was about overhauling the US election system altogether while giving state legislature primacy over courts to set election rules.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Had conservatives won the case, state legislatures would have become immune to interventions by courts on state election rules. However, the theory was rebuffed by six Supreme Court judges, maintaining that the power of state legislature was restrained by federal and state courts.</p>

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<p>America’s top legal and constitutional experts heaved a sigh of relief as the judgement came, with Obama himself tweeting on the issue. “Today, the Supreme Court rejected the fringe independent state legislature theory that threatened to upend our democracy and dismantle our system of checks and balances. This ruling rejects the far-right theory that threatened to undermine our democracy, and makes clear that courts can continue defending voters' rights—in North Carolina and in every state," Obama wrote in his tweet.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Single most important constitutional case for American democracy’</strong></h2>

<p>The case was hailed as the “Single most important constitutional case for American democracy” by Judge Luttig, a distinguished jurist who was also associated with the fight. He also lauded Katyal for being “masterful” while arguing the case before the court. He said Katyal made "the single best oral argument I have ever heard made before the Supreme Court of the United States.”</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Neal Katyal?</strong></h2>

<p>Neal Katyal is the son of Indian immigrants, and his mother is a paediatrician while his father is an engineer. He attended Dartmouth College and pursued his law degree at Yale, where he had the opportunity to learn from Akhil Amar, a renowned Indian-origin constitutional scholar in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Presently, Katyal holds a position as a partner at the prestigious law firm Hogan Lovells. Additionally, he serves as a professor of National Security Law at Georgetown University Law Center, where he holds the distinction of being one of the youngest professors to have achieved tenure and a chaired professorship in the university's history.</p>

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An Indian-American attorney is being hailed as a “national hero” and “true patriot” in the US after he successfully argued a case before the US Supreme Court against a legal theory being promoted by conservatives, especially those who support former US President Donald Trump. The US-born attorney, named Neal Katyal, was representing the watchdog group ‘Common Cause’ and won the judgement 6-3, with support from three liberal and three conservative judges. Such was the significance of the case that one legal expert labelled it as the most important constitutional case in US history, while it helped the attorney earn rare praise from former Democratic president Barack Obama himself. What was the legal case? The case, Moore v. Harper, was about overhauling the US election system altogether while giving state legislature primacy over courts to set election rules. Had conservatives won the case, state legislatures would have become immune to interventions by courts on state election rules. However, the theory was rebuffed by six Supreme Court judges, maintaining that the power of state legislature was restrained by federal and state courts. Watch: Donald Trump says, 'US rigged, corrupt & in decline' × America’s top legal and constitutional experts heaved a sigh of relief as the judgement came, with Obama himself tweeting on the issue. “Today, the Supreme Court rejected the fringe independent state legislature theory that threatened to upend our democracy and dismantle our system of checks and balances. This ruling rejects the far-right theory that threatened to undermine our democracy, and makes clear that courts can continue defending voters' rights—in North Carolina and in every state," Obama wrote in his tweet. ‘Single most important constitutional case for American democracy’ The case was hailed as the “Single most important constitutional case for American democracy” by Judge Luttig, a distinguished jurist who was also associated with the fight. He also lauded Katyal for being “masterful” while arguing the case before the court. He said Katyal made "the single best oral argument I have ever heard made before the Supreme Court of the United States.” Who is Neal Katyal? Neal Katyal is the son of Indian immigrants, and his mother is a paediatrician while his father is an engineer. He attended Dartmouth College and pursued his law degree at Yale, where he had the opportunity to learn from Akhil Amar, a renowned Indian-origin constitutional scholar in the United States. Also read: Trump lies about election, abortion, sexual abuse case at CNN town hall: A fact-check Presently, Katyal holds a position as a partner at the prestigious law firm Hogan Lovells. Additionally, he serves as a professor of National Security Law at Georgetown University Law Center, where he holds the distinction of being one of the youngest professors to have achieved tenure and a chaired professorship in the university's history. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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An audio recording of former US president Donald Trump flaunting about keeping possession of secret military documents, but cannot de-classify now that he has left the office. The recording was reportedly made on July 21, 2021, at Trump's Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club. This recording was previously reported and quoted in the Justice Department's 37-count indictment related to Trump's handling of classified documents after leaving office.

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Former United States President Donald Trump has changed his political fundraising side, he plans to divert more donations from his political supporters to fund his mounting legal costs.

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<p>From calling his indictment a 'sham' to calling US President Joe Biden the most corrupt leader in the history of the country, Donald Trump's war of words has been a constant hue and cry in US politics lately. The former president has been making outlandish claims pertaining to the classified documents case, with the latest being a declaration&nbsp;that the boxes seized by the FBI in fact contained clothes and he wanted to sort them but could not do so as he was "busy".</p>

<p>Trump made these comments at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, during his first speech following his arrest and arraignment on federal criminal charges, something which was severely criticised by his supporters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The former president pleaded not guilty to 37 federal felony counts at a Miami court on Tuesday.&nbsp;In an unproven claim, Trump said that he wished to keep the boxes as they had his personal stuff, including his clothes in them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by The Independent news portal, Trump said the seized boxes "were containing all types of personal belongings – many, many things, shirts and shoes, everything”.</p>

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<p>Once Trump came out of the courtroom, it was expected that a huge number of his supporters will gather in a show of protest against his arrest.&nbsp;However, it was not the case as not many came. One of the protesters tried to disrupt the Trump motorcade by jumping in front of it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ahead of his birthday, which is today, June 14, Trump stopped by the famous Cuban restaurant Versailles where his supporters gathered to sing him ‘Happy Birthday'.</p>

<h2><strong>Political backlash</strong></h2>

<p>Trump, after he left the courtroom, said he will go after "Biden crime family" once he is back in a position of power.&nbsp;“I will appoint a real special prosecutor to go after the most corrupt president in the history of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the entire Biden crime family. Name a special prosecutor," Trump said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crowd of his supporters along the same vein chanted slogans - "lock him up".&nbsp;“I will totally obliterate the deep state. We know who they are. I know exactly who they are. They want to take away my freedom because I will never let them take away your freedom," Trump said.&nbsp;</p>

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From calling his indictment a 'sham' to calling US President Joe Biden the most corrupt leader in the history of the country, Donald Trump's war of words has been a constant hue and cry in US politics lately.

From calling his indictment a 'sham' to calling US President Joe Biden the most corrupt leader in the history of the country, Donald Trump's war of words has been a constant hue and cry in US politics lately. The former president has been making outlandish claims pertaining to the classified documents case, with the latest being a declaration that the boxes seized by the FBI in fact contained clothes and he wanted to sort them but could not do so as he was "busy". Trump made these comments at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, during his first speech following his arrest and arraignment on federal criminal charges, something which was severely criticised by his supporters. Also Read | India: LG reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements in Pahalgam, over 60k troops to be deployed for security The former president pleaded not guilty to 37 federal felony counts at a Miami court on Tuesday. In an unproven claim, Trump said that he wished to keep the boxes as they had his personal stuff, including his clothes in them. According to a report by The Independent news portal, Trump said the seized boxes "were containing all types of personal belongings – many, many things, shirts and shoes, everything”. Also Read | Shark that ate Russian tourist on camera to be mummified, put on display Once Trump came out of the courtroom, it was expected that a huge number of his supporters will gather in a show of protest against his arrest. However, it was not the case as not many came. One of the protesters tried to disrupt the Trump motorcade by jumping in front of it. Watch | UK Police seek motive for Nottingham murders, man arrested after police finds three dead × Ahead of his birthday, which is today, June 14, Trump stopped by the famous Cuban restaurant Versailles where his supporters gathered to sing him ‘Happy Birthday'. Political backlash Trump, after he left the courtroom, said he will go after "Biden crime family" once he is back in a position of power. “I will appoint a real special prosecutor to go after the most corrupt president in the history of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the entire Biden crime family. Name a special prosecutor," Trump said. The crowd of his supporters along the same vein chanted slogans - "lock him up". “I will totally obliterate the deep state. We know who they are. I know exactly who they are. They want to take away my freedom because I will never let them take away your freedom," Trump said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Trump's strange claim on seized boxes in post-arrest speech: They contained clothes

<p>Vivek Ramaswamy, a GOP presidential candidate, pledged to pardon former president Donald&nbsp;Trump if elected and challenged his rivals to do the same.</p>

<p>Ramaswamy declared that if he is elected president, he will pardon Trump facing federal charges at a news conference held on Monday&nbsp;at the Wilkie D&nbsp;Ferguson Jr&nbsp;US&nbsp;Courthouse in Miami, Florida, reports Fox News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A federal grand jury&nbsp;indicted Trump on 37 counts connected to his retaining top&nbsp;secret materials after leaving office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The use of police force by a sitting US president against his chief political rival in the midst of a presidential election sets a dangerous precedent in our country," Ramaswamy said in a press release.</p>

<p>"No one is above the law: the US president shouldn’t be able to use the federal police to arrest his opponents," he continued.</p>

<p>"No one should be below the law either, yet there are now two standards of justice depending on your political viewpoints.&nbsp;That’s the single greatest threat to our constitutional republic today,"&nbsp;Ramaswamy added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ramaswamy on Trump's indictment</strong></h2>

<p>Ramaswamy criticised the allegations against Trump in his letter and urged people to endorse his promise to pardon the previous leader if he were elected.</p>

<p>"If (former) President Trump is prosecuted in a manner that effectively prevents him from running, this will permanently damage public trust in our electoral process and our justice system," the letter reads.</p>

<p>"Whoever among us is elected, our job of reuniting the nation will become daunting – if not impossible," Ramaswamy wrote.</p>

<p>Every campaigner, Republican and Democrat, opposing Biden for president received a copy of the letter.</p>

<p>This week, Ramaswamy submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the White House and the Justice Department inquiring about communications on the second indictment of his GOP competitor, former president Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ramaswamy said he made the request "to demand exactly&nbsp;what the White House communicated to Attorney General,&nbsp;Merrick Garland and&nbsp;Special Counsel,&nbsp;Jack Smith about the unprecedented indictment of a former US&nbsp;President &amp; Biden's disfavored opponent in this election."</p>

<p>"Every American deserves to know," Ramaswamy said ahead of a Tuesday press conference in Miami. "If the captured media fails to do its job, real leaders in this country need to step up and do it instead."&nbsp;<br />
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a GOP presidential candidate, pledged to pardon former president Donald Trump if elected and challenged his rivals to do the same. Ramaswamy declared that if he is elected president, he will pardon Trump facing federal charges at a news conference held on Monday at the Wilkie D Ferguson Jr US Courthouse in Miami, Florida, reports Fox News.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a GOP presidential candidate, pledged to pardon former president Donald Trump if elected and challenged his rivals to do the same. Ramaswamy declared that if he is elected president, he will pardon Trump facing federal charges at a news conference held on Monday at the Wilkie D Ferguson Jr US Courthouse in Miami, Florida, reports Fox News. A federal grand jury indicted Trump on 37 counts connected to his retaining top secret materials after leaving office. "The use of police force by a sitting US president against his chief political rival in the midst of a presidential election sets a dangerous precedent in our country," Ramaswamy said in a press release. "No one is above the law: the US president shouldn’t be able to use the federal police to arrest his opponents," he continued. "No one should be below the law either, yet there are now two standards of justice depending on your political viewpoints. That’s the single greatest threat to our constitutional republic today," Ramaswamy added. Also watch | Gravitas | India Vs Jack Dorsey: Is the Ex-Twitter CEO lying about threats from the Modi govt? Ramaswamy on Trump's indictment Ramaswamy criticised the allegations against Trump in his letter and urged people to endorse his promise to pardon the previous leader if he were elected. "If (former) President Trump is prosecuted in a manner that effectively prevents him from running, this will permanently damage public trust in our electoral process and our justice system," the letter reads. "Whoever among us is elected, our job of reuniting the nation will become daunting – if not impossible," Ramaswamy wrote. Every campaigner, Republican and Democrat, opposing Biden for president received a copy of the letter. This week, Ramaswamy submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the White House and the Justice Department inquiring about communications on the second indictment of his GOP competitor, former president Donald Trump. Also read | US updates Uganda travel warning over anti-gay law Ramaswamy said he made the request "to demand exactly what the White House communicated to Attorney General, Merrick Garland and Special Counsel, Jack Smith about the unprecedented indictment of a former US President & Biden's disfavored opponent in this election." "Every American deserves to know," Ramaswamy said ahead of a Tuesday press conference in Miami. "If the captured media fails to do its job, real leaders in this country need to step up and do it instead." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Nicola Sturgeon is being grilled in a finances inquiry. Boris Johnson has resigned as MP over partygate. Donald Trump has been indicted in a classified documents probe. Why are so many former leaders in trouble? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Sturgeon, Trump & Johnson: Why are so many former leaders facing probes

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Ukraine claims to have retaken three villages in Donetsk, Russia claims to repel Ukrainian attack on Black Sea warship, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, Russia arrests US citizens on drug dealing charges.

Russia arrests US citizen on drug charges | Pro-Trump supporters rally in Florida

<p>Donald Trump does it again! An ad campaign for Donald Trump features a monologue that we have heard before. They have lifted it straight from the recently released film <em>Air,</em> starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck’s production banner Artists Equity has now slammed Trump’s team for using a monologue from the film in their ad campaign. The banner states that it “did not consent” to the use of the monologue.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does the film's team have to say about this?</strong></h2>

<p>“We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from<em> Air </em>being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use,” a spokesperson for Artists Equity told Variety. “Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from <em>Air</em>&nbsp;by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the scene in the film Air about?</strong></h2>

<p>The said scene in the film features Matt Damon as he is heard saying, “Money can buy you almost anything, but it can’t buy you immortality, which you have to earn.” Playing a Nike executive, Matt Damon gives a speech to a young Michael Jordan to convince him to sign a sponsorship deal with the shoe company.</p>

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<p>This copy came to light when Trump shared a fundraising video on his Truth Social platform. The ad features footage and images of Donald Trump throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon’s climactic monologue from the film.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the film Air about?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The film <em>Air </em>is about the making of the famous Jordan shoes – after a young Michael Jordan signed a landmark sponsorship deal with Nike. Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro, a marketing executive for the company that gets approvals from the corporate leadership to sign Jordan. Ben Affleck not only stars but has also directed the film. He stars as Nike CEO Phil Knight.</p>


Donald Trump does it again! An ad campaign for Donald Trump features a monologue that we have heard before. They have lifted it straight from the recently released film Air, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

Donald Trump does it again! An ad campaign for Donald Trump features a monologue that we have heard before. They have lifted it straight from the recently released film Air, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck’s production banner Artists Equity has now slammed Trump’s team for using a monologue from the film in their ad campaign. The banner states that it “did not consent” to the use of the monologue. What does the film's team have to say about this? “We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use,” a spokesperson for Artists Equity told Variety. “Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.” What is the scene in the film Air about? The said scene in the film features Matt Damon as he is heard saying, “Money can buy you almost anything, but it can’t buy you immortality, which you have to earn.” Playing a Nike executive, Matt Damon gives a speech to a young Michael Jordan to convince him to sign a sponsorship deal with the shoe company. Trump is now cutting web videos w/ Matt Damon’s Air monologue as narration… pic.twitter.com/cBMBOaUr0Q — Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) June 10, 2023 × This copy came to light when Trump shared a fundraising video on his Truth Social platform. The ad features footage and images of Donald Trump throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon’s climactic monologue from the film. What is the film Air about? The film Air is about the making of the famous Jordan shoes – after a young Michael Jordan signed a landmark sponsorship deal with Nike. Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro, a marketing executive for the company that gets approvals from the corporate leadership to sign Jordan. Ben Affleck not only stars but has also directed the film. He stars as Nike CEO Phil Knight.

Not again! Donald Trump accused of lifting monologue from Ben Affleck's 'Air' without consent

When Donald Trump announced to the world Thursday night that he had been indicted on a raft of federal charges, his message was consistent and singularly focused: Joe Biden is using the government to crush his political comeback.

Trump claims he is victim of 'vicious persecution' by Biden in first speech since federal indictment

The indictment marks former US President Trump's most serious legal threat yet, as a firestorm of criminal investigations imperils his bid for a second white house term. The indictment of a former president on federal charges is unprecedented in US History. The situation has been made more extraordinary by Trump's status as the clear front-runner in the Republican race to challenge joe biden next year. Biden said he has had no contact with attorney general merrick garland regarding the indictment of Trump over the handling of classified documents. Trump's closest rival for the presidential nomination condemned the justice department for its move to charge him, underscoring their fear of upsetting his core supporters.

Trump's Republican rivals fear upsetting his core supporters, condemn Justice Department | Details

Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges over the alleged mishandling of classified documents. The 76-year-old billionaire - who served as the 45th president of the US between 2017 and 2021 - could face a lengthy prison sentence if he's ultimately convicted.

Donald Trump faces 37 felony charges in classified documents investigation

Prosecutors accused the former US President of endangering national security by holding on to top secret nuclear & defense documents after leaving White House. 76-year-old Trump is the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The 49-page charge sheet said Trump took hundreds of classified government documents in cardboard boxes to his mar-a-lago residence in Florida. The indictment said Trump kept the files, which included records from the Pentagon, CIA & national security agency, unsecured at mar-a-logo, which hosted large events. On at least two occasions, trump showed classified papers on US Military operations & plans to people not cleared to see them at his Bedminster-new Jersey golf club. Trump's personal aide, Walt Nauta, was named as a co-conspirator, and charged with six counts for helping him hide documents. As per the indictment, the documents were kept at various locations in Mar-a-lago, including a ballroom, a bathroom, trump's bedroom & a storage room.

Prosecutors say Trump held on to secret nuclear & defence documents after leaving White House

<p>Aileen Cannon, a federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump, has been assigned to oversee a new federal criminal case against him in Miami pertaining to classified documents, as per media reports. Cannon gained public attention when she presided over court proceedings involving the FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.</p>

<p>The Florida district judge Cannon was assigned to preside over the case involving Donald Trump's classified documents where she ruled in favor of Trump during an earlier hearing last year. She was appointed to the federal bench by the former president three years ago.</p>

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<p>However, Cannon faced criticism from an appeals court panel for granting Trump's request to have an independent special master review the documents. This decision resulted in a slowdown of the justice department's investigation and raised concerns about Cannon's impartiality.</p>

<h2><strong>Confirmation and controversy</strong></h2>

<p>Trump nominated Aileen Cannon for the federal bench in May 2020, and she was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 56-21 shortly after the presidential election. Prior to this high-profile case, Cannon had stayed relatively out of the national spotlight.</p>

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<p>Her decision to appoint a third-party "special master" to oversee the review of evidence in classified case was later overturned by a conservative panel of judges on the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals.</p>

<h2><strong>Professional background</strong></h2>

<p>Before her appointment, Cannon served as an assistant US attorney in Florida, working in the Major Crimes Division and as an appellate attorney. She also clerked for a federal judge after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School and practiced law at a firm in Washington, DC. During her career, she handled various cases, including those related to government investigations.</p>

<h2><strong>Role in the new case</strong></h2>

<p>If she remains on this new case, Cannon will have significant authority to control the timing and evidence presented, as well as review the Justice Department's legal theory.</p>

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<p>Trump is facing a total of 37 counts in the investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith, which alleges mishandling of classified documents. This indictment marks the first instance of a former president being indicted for federal crimes.</p>

<h2><strong>Charges and court appearance</strong></h2>

<p>Trump is expected to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday, where Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, who signed the search warrant for Mar-a-Lago, will read the charges against him. The charges include 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information, as well as various other charges such as conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, and concealing documents in a federal investigation.</p>

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Aileen Cannon, a federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump, has been assigned to oversee a new federal criminal case against him in Miami pertaining to classified documents, as per media reports.

Aileen Cannon, a federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump, has been assigned to oversee a new federal criminal case against him in Miami pertaining to classified documents, as per media reports. Cannon gained public attention when she presided over court proceedings involving the FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The Florida district judge Cannon was assigned to preside over the case involving Donald Trump's classified documents where she ruled in favor of Trump during an earlier hearing last year. She was appointed to the federal bench by the former president three years ago. Also Read | San Francisco: Nine people shot at in yet another 'targeted' shooting incident However, Cannon faced criticism from an appeals court panel for granting Trump's request to have an independent special master review the documents. This decision resulted in a slowdown of the justice department's investigation and raised concerns about Cannon's impartiality. Confirmation and controversy Trump nominated Aileen Cannon for the federal bench in May 2020, and she was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 56-21 shortly after the presidential election. Prior to this high-profile case, Cannon had stayed relatively out of the national spotlight. Also Read | Archbishop of Canterbury urges Anglican church of Uganda to reject anti-LGBT law Her decision to appoint a third-party "special master" to oversee the review of evidence in classified case was later overturned by a conservative panel of judges on the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Professional background Before her appointment, Cannon served as an assistant US attorney in Florida, working in the Major Crimes Division and as an appellate attorney. She also clerked for a federal judge after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School and practiced law at a firm in Washington, DC. During her career, she handled various cases, including those related to government investigations. Role in the new case If she remains on this new case, Cannon will have significant authority to control the timing and evidence presented, as well as review the Justice Department's legal theory. Watch | Exclusive inside view of the INS Hansa Goa, home to a wide-range fleet of Naval aircraft × Trump is facing a total of 37 counts in the investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith, which alleges mishandling of classified documents. This indictment marks the first instance of a former president being indicted for federal crimes. Charges and court appearance Trump is expected to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday, where Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, who signed the search warrant for Mar-a-Lago, will read the charges against him. The charges include 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information, as well as various other charges such as conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, and concealing documents in a federal investigation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Who is Aileen Cannon? Trump-appointed judge in classified documents case

Former US President Donald Trump says he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents. He took to social media saying, "the corrupt Biden administration has informed my attorneys that I have been indicted."

Trump indictment : Former president faces seven charges in classified docs probe

As the race for the White House heats up, Republican candidate Ron DeSantis has intensified his verbal attacks on rival Donald Trump. However, using advanced fake technology and AI-generated scandalous images, the former US president can be seen hugging and even kissing the nose of former US chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci in a video released by the DeSantis War Room.

US: Deepfake image shows Trump kissing top US scientist Dr. Anthony Fauci

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Kherson dam breach inundates nearby areas, Ukraine seeks urgent help from global aid groups, Burgum to compete with Trump, DeSantis, Pence and Christie, UK PM Rishi Sunak pledges to strengthen ties with the US.

Kherson dam breach inundates nearby areas | Ukraine seeks urgent help

Controversies, criminal investigations and indictments seem to set the tone of former US president Donald Trump's presidential run for 2024. In the latest, Donald Trump has been notified of an ongoing criminal probe against him, in matters related to the handling of classified documents. if found guilty, trump could be indicted yet again.

Trump notified of an ongoing criminal investigation against him

Next year's election will mark America's 60th presidential contest. Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner in an increasingly crowded field seeking the republican presidential nomination. Florida governor Ron DeSantis jumped into the contest last week and is viewed as the most formidable challenger to twice-impeached trump. As the race for the white house heats up, DeSantis has signalled the start of a slugfest with trump. Former president Trump has swept all before him in the early stages of the contest. DeSantis has distanced himself from Trump, his erstwhile mentor. Desantis faces the daunting task of closing the gap with trump. However, he is the only other republican candidate with double-digit support in early polls. Analysts are warning against counting DeSantis out, pointing to his popularity among the suburban women, who see trump as toxic. He also enjoys the status of a winner, something trump has not been able to claim since his 2020 defeat to Biden

Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis rivalry intensifies | DeSantis has distanced himself from Trump

Next year's election will mark America's 60th presidential contest. Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner in an increasingly crowded field seeking the republican presidential nomination. Florida governor Ron DeSantis jumped into the contest last week and is viewed as the most formidable challenger to twice-impeached trump. As the race for the white house heats up, DeSantis has signalled the start of a slugfest with trump. Former president Trump has swept all before him in the early stages of the contest. DeSantis has distanced himself from Trump, his erstwhile mentor. Desantis faces the daunting task of closing the gap with trump. However, he is the only other republican candidate with double-digit support in early polls. Analysts are warning against counting DeSantis out, pointing to his popularity among the suburban women, who see trump as toxic. He also enjoys the status of a winner, something trump has not been able to claim since his 2020 defeat to Biden.

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