The prosecutors overseeing the indictment of former President Donald J. Trump on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election asked a judge on Thursday to set a trial date in the case for early January, laying out an aggressive schedule for the proceeding.

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump's legal team is opposing a protective order requested by prosecutors for his 2020 election trial, contending that it would violate his constitutional right to free speech. This comes as prosecutors sought an order to prevent Trump from disclosing confidential evidence before the trial.</p>

<p>Last Tuesday, prosecutors charged Trump with conspiring to defraud the United States&nbsp;claiming that the former president aimed to obstruct Congress from certifying US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, on August 8, instructed both sides to meet and agree on possible dates for a hearing on this matter.</p>

<p>In their court filing, Trump's attorneys stressed the necessity of shielding certain court documents from the public, especially materials related to the grand jury investigation leading to Trump's recent indictment. However, they argued against a blanket gag order on all government-produced documents, citing concerns about the First Amendment rights of free speech.</p>

<p>"However, the need to protect that information does not require a blanket gag order over all documents produced by the government," Trump's attorneys said adding, "In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Prosecutors claim&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Prosecutors responded to the defence's opposition by pointing out that Trump's lawyers have discussed the case on major US television networks since the request for a protective order.</p>

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<p>They expressed concerns that Trump's actions, including the posts on his Truth Social site, such as "IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU!", could potentially intimidate witnesses.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trump pleads not guilty&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges which allege that he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.</p>

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<p>This marks the third criminal case brought against Trump this year.</p>

<p>Following the prosecutors' court filing, Trump's social media activity has escalated. He has expressed his intention to have Judge Chutkan recused from the case, based on her previous rulings against him in other matters and her outspoken opposition to the Capitol attack by his supporters.</p>

<p>Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, also plans to seek the transfer of the 2020 election case from Washington, DC&nbsp;to West Virginia.</p>

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<p>While this move is not uncommon in criminal cases to ensure an impartial jury, other defendants charged in connection with the Capitol siege have failed in similar attempts to relocate their trials.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump's legal team is opposing a protective order requested by prosecutors for his 2020 election trial, contending that it would violate his constitutional right to free speech.

Former US President Donald Trump's legal team is opposing a protective order requested by prosecutors for his 2020 election trial, contending that it would violate his constitutional right to free speech. This comes as prosecutors sought an order to prevent Trump from disclosing confidential evidence before the trial. Last Tuesday, prosecutors charged Trump with conspiring to defraud the United States claiming that the former president aimed to obstruct Congress from certifying US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, on August 8, instructed both sides to meet and agree on possible dates for a hearing on this matter. In their court filing, Trump's attorneys stressed the necessity of shielding certain court documents from the public, especially materials related to the grand jury investigation leading to Trump's recent indictment. However, they argued against a blanket gag order on all government-produced documents, citing concerns about the First Amendment rights of free speech. "However, the need to protect that information does not require a blanket gag order over all documents produced by the government," Trump's attorneys said adding, "In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights." Prosecutors claim Prosecutors responded to the defence's opposition by pointing out that Trump's lawyers have discussed the case on major US television networks since the request for a protective order. Also Read | New York judge dismisses Donald Trump’s counter defamation lawsuit against Caroll They expressed concerns that Trump's actions, including the posts on his Truth Social site, such as "IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU!", could potentially intimidate witnesses. Trump pleads not guilty Trump has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges which allege that he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. Also Read | WHO issues alert over ‘contaminated’ Indian-made cough syrup sold in Iraq This marks the third criminal case brought against Trump this year. Following the prosecutors' court filing, Trump's social media activity has escalated. He has expressed his intention to have Judge Chutkan recused from the case, based on her previous rulings against him in other matters and her outspoken opposition to the Capitol attack by his supporters. Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, also plans to seek the transfer of the 2020 election case from Washington, DC to West Virginia. Watch | China and Philippines spar in South China sea × While this move is not uncommon in criminal cases to ensure an impartial jury, other defendants charged in connection with the Capitol siege have failed in similar attempts to relocate their trials. 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 contends proposed evidence limits in 2020 election case, cites breach of free speech rights

Former US president Donald Trump's legal team has urged the federal judge overseeing his trial in the 2020 election case to restrict a protective order that would limit Trump's ability to disclose evidence in the case.

Trump's team seeks lax rules for proposed protective order

Former US president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty before an Indian-American judge to the charges accusing him of orchestrating a criminal conspiracy to remain in power despite losing the November 2020 election.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to charges over attempts to change results of 2020 elections

Former US President Donald Trump is back in the news. In his latest and third indictment, Trump's pleaded not guilty.

Trump indictment: Former US President appears in court to face 4 criminal charges

<p>Even as US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden enjoy their Delaware beach vacation, along with the blockbuster&nbsp;<em>Oppenheimer</em>, it all looks gloomy for his Republican rival Donald Trump who now faces his third indictment since March.</p>

<h2><strong>The contrast&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In his latest legal challenge, the former US president has been criminally charged over allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 election result.</p>

<p>Not just that, he could soon face the fourth indictment over alleged electoral interference in Georgia, further exacerbating his legal woes.</p>

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<p>Earlier indictment charges were filed over alleged hush-money payment to an adult film star and his handling of the classified documents when he left the White House.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden in 'relax mode'</strong></h2>

<p>On the other side of the spectrum is all-chill Biden.</p>

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<p>The 80-year-old Democrat is vacationing this week. He was earlier spotted dining with his wife at a fish restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was expected to hit the beach Thursday (August 3), or he might take another bike ride.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden avoids commenting on Trump’s predicament</strong></h2>

<p>Biden, who has become notorious for passing impulsive remarks, has unusually remained calm over Trump’s indictment.</p>

<p>He has notably avoided commenting on Trump’s legal woes and is taking a disciplined approach.</p>

<p>Even on Wednesday (August 2), as a reporter in Rehoboth shouted one-word-question to Biden—“indictments?”—the US president remained mum.</p>

<p>Perhaps, Biden understands that even a word from Biden will fuel theories in the speculation market about Biden weaponising the judiciary against his political rival.</p>

<p>Biden indeed needs a relaxing break before he embarks on one of the toughest journeys of his life—the 2024 Presidential election campaign, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump again.</p>

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Even as US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden enjoy their Delaware beach vacation, along with the blockbuster Oppenheimer, it all looks gloomy for his Republican rival Donald Trump who now faces his third indictment since March.

Even as US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden enjoy their Delaware beach vacation, along with the blockbuster Oppenheimer, it all looks gloomy for his Republican rival Donald Trump who now faces his third indictment since March. The contrast In his latest legal challenge, the former US president has been criminally charged over allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 election result. Not just that, he could soon face the fourth indictment over alleged electoral interference in Georgia, further exacerbating his legal woes. Also read: Donald Trump indictment highlights | Ex-president to appear in court on Thursday, to not have mugshots taken Earlier indictment charges were filed over alleged hush-money payment to an adult film star and his handling of the classified documents when he left the White House. Biden in 'relax mode' On the other side of the spectrum is all-chill Biden. Biden is once again back at the beach — his 363rd vacation day since taking office pic.twitter.com/uXjuEVJjjz — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 2, 2023 × Jill, Ed.D., leads Joe Biden on a leisurely walk along the beach last night in Delaware. Biden took no questions from the press. pic.twitter.com/tUDHnZCERm — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 2, 2023 × The 80-year-old Democrat is vacationing this week. He was earlier spotted dining with his wife at a fish restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Watch: Donald Trump's third indictment in four months × He was expected to hit the beach Thursday (August 3), or he might take another bike ride. Biden avoids commenting on Trump’s predicament Biden, who has become notorious for passing impulsive remarks, has unusually remained calm over Trump’s indictment. He has notably avoided commenting on Trump’s legal woes and is taking a disciplined approach. Even on Wednesday (August 2), as a reporter in Rehoboth shouted one-word-question to Biden—“indictments?”—the US president remained mum. Perhaps, Biden understands that even a word from Biden will fuel theories in the speculation market about Biden weaponising the judiciary against his political rival. Biden indeed needs a relaxing break before he embarks on one of the toughest journeys of his life—the 2024 Presidential election campaign, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump again. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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According to a recent poll issued on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden and US President Donald Trump would finish tied in a hypothetical 2024 election. According to the New York Times/Siena College poll, if the 2024 presidential election were held today, both Biden and Trump would garner 43% of the vote.

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<p>An aide to former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared in Miami federal court on Monday to face charges he tried to help the former president hide secret documents taken upon leaving office. Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, did not enter a plea as he has yet to obtain local counsel.</p>

<p>U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres scheduled his arraignment for Aug. 10 and ordered De Oliveira not to talk to other defendants about the case. He was released on a $100,000 bond.</p>

<p>De Oliveira’s lawyer, John Irving, told reporters after the hearing that it was “unfortunate” the Justice Department had charged his client and it was time for prosecutors to “put their money where their mouth is.”</p>

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<p>De Oliveira is accused of trying to delete security camera footage and lying to investigators. He is charged with four counts, including obstruction of justice.</p>

<p>Prosecutors first charged Trump and his aide Walt Nauta in the case in June, alleging Trump haphazardly stored hundreds of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home and enlisted staff to hide them from investigators.</p>

<p>Trump, front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal counts. He said during a radio interview on Friday that he had turned over all security camera tapes the government had asked for.</p>

<p>Nauta has also pleaded not guilty.</p>

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<p>A superseding indictment unveiled on Thursday added charges against Trump and Nauta along with De Oliveira, in a sign the case is widening. It emerges as charges loom in a separate investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 election.</p>

<p>Trump has yet to enter a plea on the latest charges.</p>

<p>Investigators raided Trump's resort in August 2022 and found more than 300 secret documents in a trove of roughly 11,000 government papers.</p>

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<p>According to Thursday's indictment, De Oliveira, 56, in June 2022 told another worker at the resort where Trump lives that "the boss" wanted security videos of the property in Florida deleted after the Justice Department subpoenaed them, according to Thursday's indictment.</p>

<p>De Oliveira and Nauta also moved boxes of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago to conceal them from the FBI and Trump's lawyers, the indictment said.</p>

<p>Prosecutors said De Oliveira lied to the FBI during a voluntary interview by falsely claiming he had no involvement in moving boxes.</p>

<p>"Never saw nothing," De Oliveira told the agents, according to the indictment.</p>

<p>Prosecutors allege Trump took the documents illegally when he left office in January 2021 and stored them in unsecured locations, including a ballroom, bathroom and shower. He also showed the papers - which included top-secret information about the U.S. nuclear program and military vulnerabilities - to people who were not authorized to see them, according to the initial indictment.</p>

<p>Trump's lawyers met with U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith last week about the election interference probe. It is not uncommon for defense attorneys to meet with federal prosecutors before an indictment.</p>

<p>Trump in April became the first sitting or former U.S. president to face criminal charges when a grand jury called by Manhattan’s Democratic district attorney indicted him for allegedly falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to a porn star.</p>

<p>Trump has pleaded not guilty, saying the cases against him are part of a politically motivated "witch hunt."</p>

<p>Separately, a grand jury in Georgia is investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the election in that state.</p>

<p>Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to announce whether she will charge anyone in the probe in August.</p>

<p>Media over the weekend reported Trump's political action committee is expected to report on Monday that it has spent about $40 million in legal fees in the first half of 2023 to defend Trump and his advisers.</p>

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An aide to former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared in Miami federal court on Monday to face charges he tried to help the former president hide secret documents taken upon leaving office.

An aide to former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared in Miami federal court on Monday to face charges he tried to help the former president hide secret documents taken upon leaving office. Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, did not enter a plea as he has yet to obtain local counsel. U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres scheduled his arraignment for Aug. 10 and ordered De Oliveira not to talk to other defendants about the case. He was released on a $100,000 bond. De Oliveira’s lawyer, John Irving, told reporters after the hearing that it was “unfortunate” the Justice Department had charged his client and it was time for prosecutors to “put their money where their mouth is.” Also Read | Bhutan's roaring success in Tiger conservation grows spotlight with latest numbers De Oliveira is accused of trying to delete security camera footage and lying to investigators. He is charged with four counts, including obstruction of justice. Prosecutors first charged Trump and his aide Walt Nauta in the case in June, alleging Trump haphazardly stored hundreds of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home and enlisted staff to hide them from investigators. Trump, front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal counts. He said during a radio interview on Friday that he had turned over all security camera tapes the government had asked for. Nauta has also pleaded not guilty. Also Read | Song about 'going to prison' plays as Trump takes to stage in rally A superseding indictment unveiled on Thursday added charges against Trump and Nauta along with De Oliveira, in a sign the case is widening. It emerges as charges loom in a separate investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. Trump has yet to enter a plea on the latest charges. Investigators raided Trump's resort in August 2022 and found more than 300 secret documents in a trove of roughly 11,000 government papers. Watch | UK: Health agency report shows slight increase in hospital admission × According to Thursday's indictment, De Oliveira, 56, in June 2022 told another worker at the resort where Trump lives that "the boss" wanted security videos of the property in Florida deleted after the Justice Department subpoenaed them, according to Thursday's indictment. De Oliveira and Nauta also moved boxes of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago to conceal them from the FBI and Trump's lawyers, the indictment said. Prosecutors said De Oliveira lied to the FBI during a voluntary interview by falsely claiming he had no involvement in moving boxes. "Never saw nothing," De Oliveira told the agents, according to the indictment. Prosecutors allege Trump took the documents illegally when he left office in January 2021 and stored them in unsecured locations, including a ballroom, bathroom and shower. He also showed the papers - which included top-secret information about the U.S. nuclear program and military vulnerabilities - to people who were not authorized to see them, according to the initial indictment. Trump's lawyers met with U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith last week about the election interference probe. It is not uncommon for defense attorneys to meet with federal prosecutors before an indictment. Trump in April became the first sitting or former U.S. president to face criminal charges when a grand jury called by Manhattan’s Democratic district attorney indicted him for allegedly falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to a porn star. Trump has pleaded not guilty, saying the cases against him are part of a politically motivated "witch hunt." Separately, a grand jury in Georgia is investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the election in that state. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to announce whether she will charge anyone in the probe in August. Media over the weekend reported Trump's political action committee is expected to report on Monday that it has spent about $40 million in legal fees in the first half of 2023 to defend Trump and his advisers. 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 aide charged with obstruction in classified documents case appears in court

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Trump remains defiant over legal woes

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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US: Trump charged with wilful retention of documents and obstruction

<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.

US Polls: Biden's fundraising eclipses DeSantis, Trump and Pence

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. ×

Trump seeks delay in classified documents trial citing busy 2024 presidential campaign

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.

Protests against police violence in France persist; Trump links unrest to migration

<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.

Biden and Trump slammed for faulty withdrawal from Afghanistan

<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.

In an audio clip, Trump says  he has 'highly confidential' document

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.

Former US President Trump political funds to be diverted for legal fees

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - US musician charged with selling drugs in Russia, US announces military aid for Ukraine, Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case, US pushing India to seal armed drone deal.

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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. ×

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<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.

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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 - 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.

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