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[Tristan Snell @TristanSnell]

People are losing their jobs. Prices keep climbing. Measles continues to spread. Bird flu is raging. Veterans are getting fired. The stock market is a roller coaster. Our alliances are being shattered. Ukrainian civilians are getting bombed by Russia.

Donald Trump is golfing.

[JR @JRimpici]

@RpsAgainstTrump Wow brains do not fully develop and mature until
The mid or late 20s. The pre frontal cortex is responsible for planning and decision making and is the last to develop. So these young people cannot fully comprehend or judge what they are doing. This is a no win for all of us.

[Jack Hopkins @thejackhopkins]

Here's a Chat-GPT summary of the Special Counsel Documents a friend sent me. It helped me get through and get the gist of it without reading 160 pages.

Overview of Allegations •Criminal Scheme: The Government alleges that Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. This scheme involved misleading state officials, organizing fraudulent electoral votes, pressuring Vice President Pence, and inciting his supporters to disrupt the certification process on January 6, 2021.

•Nature of Conduct: Despite being President during the charged conspiracies, Trump’s actions were argued to be fundamentally private, conducted as a candidate for re-election rather than as a government official.

Key Evidence of Misconduct

1.False Claims and Pressure on State Officials:

•Trump made numerous false claims regarding election fraud in states he lost, despite these claims being “publicly, or directly, debunked” (p. 16). For example: •In Georgia, Trump falsely claimed that “10,315 ballots were cast by individuals whose name and date of birth matches a Georgia resident who died in 2020 prior to the election” (p. 123).

•In Pennsylvania, Trump asserted that “205,000 more ballots were cast than there were voters” and that “55,000 ballots [were] received back before they were even sent” (p. 125).

•Trump directly contacted state officials in Georgia and Michigan, pressuring them to “find” additional votes or alter the certified results. Notably, Trump attempted to reach Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to change Georgia’s results based on these debunked claims. 2.Fraudulent Electors Scheme:

•Trump, with co-conspirators, orchestrated a plan to manufacture fraudulent electoral votes in the targeted states. The objective was to replace legitimate electors with fake ones pledged to Trump, despite his loss in those states.

•This included “submitting false certificates of ascertainment” to Congress and the National Archives, falsely representing that Trump had won these states. 3.Pressure on Vice President Pence:

•Trump sought to enlist Vice President Pence, in his role as President of the Senate, to obstruct Congress’s certification of the legitimate electoral votes. He urged Pence to reject or delay counting the votes, stating Pence should show “the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution” (p. 80).

•Trump’s pressure culminated on January 6th, when, during the Capitol riot, he tweeted: “Mike Pence didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, giving States a chance to certify a corrected set of facts, not the fraudulent or inaccurate ones which they were asked to previously certify. USA demands the truth!” (p. 80).

•After this tweet, rioters at the Capitol chanted, “Hang Mike Pence!” and breached the Senate chamber. 4.Incitement of Supporters on January 6th:

•Trump directed his supporters to march to the Capitol after a rally at the Ellipse, where he claimed, “If you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore” (p. 6).

•His rhetoric and false claims about the election results contributed to the escalation of violence on January 6th, as demonstrated by the actions of rioters who breached the Capitol, some carrying flags and wearing clothing showing allegiance to Trump (p. 80).

•During the riot, Trump remained in the White House dining room, watching the events unfold on television, and “refused repeated requests to intervene to stop the violence” (Best guess: Redacted text likely describes internal White House communications during this time) (p. 80). Legal and Constitutional Arguments Against Immunity 1.Unprotected Conduct:

•The Government argues that Trump’s conduct falls outside of presidential immunity because it was in pursuit of his re-election, not an official function. Trump’s acts were performed “in his capacity as a candidate” and not as part of any official duties of the presidency (p. 3). 2.Attempt to Encroach on Powers of Other Branches:

•Trump’s pressure on Pence to alter the certification results is presented as an attempt to encroach on the constitutional role of the Vice President and Congress in certifying the election results. “The Executive Branch has no role in the certification proceeding,” making Trump’s interference an abuse of power and an effort to perpetuate himself in office contrary to constitutional design (p. 91). 3.Use of Private and Campaign Infrastructure:

•Trump’s scheme relied on private individuals and campaign infrastructure rather than government officials or mechanisms, emphasizing that this was a private effort to overturn election results for personal gain (p. 88). Likely Redacted Content (Guesses)

•Communications with Co-conspirators: Redacted sections likely detail communications between Trump and his private co-conspirators, including lawyers and campaign officials who assisted in implementing the fraudulent electors scheme.

•Internal White House Reactions: Redacted parts could reveal specific internal White House communications, including reactions and discussions about how to handle the ongoing violence at the Capitol on January 6th.

•Specific Pressures Applied to State Officials: The redactions may include the names and statements of state officials or descriptions of private conversations that further illustrate Trump’s attempts to alter the results in key battleground states. Quotes Highlighting Trump’s Conduct

•On January 4, 2021, Trump told his supporters: “The only way we’re going to lose this election is if the election is rigged, remember that. It’s the only way we’re going to lose this election, so we have to be very careful” (p. 6).

•In his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump stated: “The only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election” (p. 6).

•During a rally on January 6th, Trump claimed: “We will never concede. It doesn’t happen. You don’t concede when there’s theft involved. Our country has had enough. We will not take it anymore” (p. 126). These specific details and quotes should provide a clearer picture of the allegations and evidence presented in the brief.

[Alex Cole @acnewsitics]

MAGA: But Kamala had 3 years to do what she’s promising now!!!

Me: Trump had 4 years to do what he’s promising now.

See how dumb you MAGAs are?

[Chris Mowrey @chrisdmowrey]

Stock market at all time highs
Inflation below 3%
Violent crime near 50 year lows
Consumer confidence rising
Wages outpacing inflation
Border crossings at a 4 year low

Trump and Elon Musk don’t care about you. They’re gaslighting you.

[JR @JRimpici]

@bennyjohnson How much were they paid off??

[chyea ok @chyeaok]

It’s even better the second time around because I’m not annoyed by the waiting

[Javier Happy Warrior 🐝 #HarrisWalz2024 @javiergleddy]

Love @PeteButtigieg honest response.

[Ricky Davila @TheRickyDavila]

We are so lucky to have someone as fierce and brilliant as Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

[Art Candee 🍿🥤 @ArtCandee]

Hillary Clinton absolutely NAILED the assignment tonight.

Watch her entire full speech.

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Jamie Raskin: “JD Vance, do you understand WHY there was a job opening at the top of the ticket? They tried to kill your predecessor.”

Raskin is ON FIRE. 🔥

[Michelle @Michell33650674]

Trump knew COVID was deadly.
Epstein didn't commit suicide.
Ivana didn't die from a fall down her stairs.
Nobody tried to assassinate Trump.
Trump wanted the insurrectionists to kill Pence.
America's enemies have our Top Secret intel.
Trump will try, again, to steal the election.

[Jo @JoJoFromJerz]

Not only is Trump certifiably insane, if he were to somehow win — he’d ban abortion federally, shut down the Dept. of Ed, gut the VA, destroy the EPA, and stack our government with his loyalist & lackeys
He’s not only batshit insane, he’s really bad for America too.
Vote Blue!

[Jane of the North @JaneotN]

It's safe to say that all President Biden was expected to do was save us from Trump. But he didn't stop there.

America recovered faster than any G7 country. He saved NATO and Ukraine. He freed hostages. And at the pinnacle of his accomplishments, he passed the torch.

Hero.

💙

[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

Tim Walz takes a jab at Trump, which was part of his appeal as the pick: “Make no mistake violent crime was up under Donald Trump. And that’s not even counting the crimes he committed.”

[Tim Walz @Tim_Walz]

It is the honor of a lifetime to join @kamalaharris in this campaign.

I’m all in.

Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school.

So, let’s get this done, folks! Join us. https://t.co/tqOVsw2OLM

[Mary F 🐝 @mcfetsch]

Everything @POTUS said that night was spot on. I truly believe now is @PeteButtigieg 's time. @VP - let's make it happen! #HarrisButtigieg2024

[Chris D. Jackson @ChrisDJackson]

President Biden just secured the release of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine Veteran Paul Whelan from Russia.

All this guy does is get stuff done for our country. Such an amazing President.

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[JR @JRimpici]

@JonFlan We want Pete for VP! He is a breath of fresh air.

[JR @JRimpici]

@SueAnnRawlins I have high hopes for Pete!