Georgia grand jury may weigh conspiracy charge as former NYPD boss hands over documents to January 6 inquest

Donald Trump shares QAnon post on Truth Social as he faces potential third indictment and lashes out at Biden and DOJ.

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Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has shared a post from a QAnon supporter on his Truth Social platform. The post featured an image of Trump along with the message "nothing can stop what is happening. Nothing." This comes as Trump continues to criticize President Joe Biden, Special Counsel Jack Smith, and Attorney General Merrick Garland. Trump has been facing scrutiny over the grand jury's investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot and its attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

In a significant development, it was revealed that former New York Police Department commissioner Bernie Kerik, who collected false evidence of alleged voter fraud for Trump's campaign, has agreed to turn over hundreds of documents to the Department of Justice. This move suggests that Trump could potentially face federal charges in relation to the Capitol riot. Kerik had previously refused to share the evidence.

There are still unanswered questions surrounding Trump's impending third indictment of the year. It is expected that he will be charged for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election and his involvement in the Capitol riot. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his frustration over receiving a letter from Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, informing him that he is the target of a grand jury investigation. Despite these legal challenges, Trump's popularity among his supporters remains strong, as he leads the race for the GOP nomination in 2024.

Mark Meadows, the former chief of staff to President Trump, was reportedly dismissive of Trump's voter fraud allegations shortly after the 2020 election. According to a text message exchange, Meadows joked about his son investigating possible fraud and finding votes cast on behalf of deceased voters. This exchange mocks Trump's claims that thousands of votes were cast by deceased individuals.

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has criticized Trump, stating that he does not believe Trump is fit for office because he puts himself first instead of the country. Esper's comments highlight the ongoing divisions within the Republican party regarding Trump's leadership.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is opposing efforts to unseal the grand jury's special report on Trump. The district attorney argues that the report should only be made public once final charging decisions have been made. This indicates that there may be significant developments in the case against Trump in the near future.

As Trump faces his third indictment of the year, it is important to understand what an indictment entails. A grand jury is currently meeting in Washington, DC, but it is unclear when news of Trump's possible indictment will be announced. An indictment is a formal accusation that initiates criminal proceedings against an individual. The grand jury will decide whether there is enough evidence to issue formal charges against Trump.

A Pennsylvania mayor has demanded that Trump pay off a $35,000 bill from a 2018 rally before his scheduled return for another campaign event. The mayor argues that taxpayer money should not be used to fund Trump's rallies.

In other news, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was involved in a car crash while heading to a campaign event in Tennessee. Further details about the incident are yet to be released.

The Fulton County investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results is considering several potential charges. These include criminal solicitation to commit voter fraud, conspiracy to commit voter fraud, and solicitation of a public or political official to fail to perform their duties. The district attorney is also looking to charge Trump's operatives involved in accessing voting machines and copying sensitive election data. These charges may be brought individually or as part of a larger racketeering case.

In conclusion, Donald Trump's legal troubles continue to mount as he faces a potential third indictment this year. The investigation into his role in the Capitol riot and attempts to overturn the 2020 election is ongoing. Trump's actions and statements on his Truth Social platform have drawn criticism and raised questions about his fitness for office. The outcome of the grand jury investigation and potential charges against Trump remain uncertain.

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