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Trump In Big Trouble After Files Unsealed

  • Evidence Unsealed in Trump’s Jan. 6 Case:
    • Nearly 1,900 pages of evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith in the election interference case against former President Trump were made public by a judge on Friday.
    • Although many documents are heavily redacted, the release gives some insight into Trump’s conduct that has not been previously known.
  • Key Content in the Documents:
    • The materials include already public information, such as transcripts from the House Jan. 6 committee, Trump’s rally speech, his phone call with Georgia officials, and election certificates showing Biden’s win.
    • A new transcript from an interview with Trump’s valet was included, where he described informing Trump about his speech being cut off due to the Capitol riots. Trump, upset about the speech, then requested a Diet Coke while watching the events unfold.
  • Judge’s Rationale for Unsealing:
    • U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan decided to release the documents despite objections from Trump. She argued that withholding them for political reasons could itself be seen as election interference.
    • Chutkan emphasized that the public has the right to access this information, especially given its significance in the upcoming election.
  • Grand Jury and Other Evidence:
    • The unsealed documents, spread over four filings, include grand jury testimony and communications gathered by prosecutors. These materials support Smith’s 165-page brief detailing the case against Trump.
  • Supreme Court’s Involvement:
    • Earlier, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump has broad immunity from criminal prosecution for many of his actions while in office. However, prosecutors argue that Trump’s efforts to stop the transfer of power were done as a private citizen, not as president.
    • Chutkan will decide which of Trump’s actions are protected by the Constitution and which are not.
  • Key Witness Testimony:
    • Transcripts include testimony from individuals like former Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, who was pressured to overturn Biden’s victory, and Georgia election worker Ruby Freeman, who was falsely accused in a voter fraud conspiracy.
  • Social Media and Public Remarks:
    • The documents also contain excerpts from former Vice President Mike Pence’s book, detailing how he resisted Trump’s demands to overturn the election. Additionally, dozens of Trump’s social media posts from platforms like Facebook and Truth Social during the Capitol riots were included.

This evidence will be key as the case progresses, and Chutkan’s future rulings will shape the trial and any further legal proceedings.


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