Donald Trump yesterday broke the news via a message on his Truth Social network that he’s facing federal indictment because he held on to classified documents after departing the White House.
One of Trump’s attorneys, Jim Trusty, confrmed the news to CNN. He indicated Trump is facing charges on seven counts, including for violations of the Espionage Act and obstruction of justice.
Trump says he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday afternoon. This follows his appearance in court in New York in April on hush money-related charges.
At the time of writing, the Department of Justice had yet to comment on the new indictment.
News of the new charges has drawn comment from across the political spectrum.
Among Trump’s own family, niece Mary Trump, a vocal critic of her uncle for several years, posted a simple tweet. It’s a photo of Hillary Clinton, who Trump taunted with “Lock her up” chants during their 2016 campaigning.
Alongside the pic of Hillary, Mary wrote, “For those of you keeping score at home: ZERO indictments / ZERO counts.”
Mary’s tweet has had over 14k likes. Mary goes on to say, “My feelings are complicated–hopefully, this is the beginning of holding Donald accountable for his crimes against America. But it’s going to get worse before it gets better.”
Many replies also featured Hillary Clinton’s potential reaction to the news.
Of course, news of Trump’s indictment has enraged many on the far right. His eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted far into the night about the injustice of it all.
Biden's corrupt DOJ is openly interfering in the 2024 presidential election to stop Trump because they know Biden can't beat him in a fair race. That's what this is really all about and everyone knows it.
Caitlyn Jenner also decried it as, “A very dark day in our country.” One presumes she was talking about the Trump comeuppance, and not the wildfire smog sweeping much of the US.
Trump rival Ron DeSantis appeared to join the chorus of disapproval and promised to end “political bias” within law enforcement if elected to office. He stopped short of going as far as another Republican Presidential hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy, who said he would pardon Trump “promptly” if elected. Somehow, we don’t think Trump should place any hope on Ramaswamy ever succeeding to achieve the power to exercise that pledge.
The weaponization of federal law enforcement represents a mortal threat to a free society.
We have for years witnessed an uneven application of the law depending upon political affiliation.
Why so zealous in pursuing Trump yet so passive about Hillary or Hunter?
Unsurprisingly, the view from Democrats was quite different. Many say news of the indictment is proof no one is above the law.
“Twice impeached. Twice indicted. The only former president in history to face federal charges. This man is a national embarrassment,” tweeted Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Rep. Adam Schiff called it “affirmation of the rule of the law.”
Trump’s apparent indictment on multiple charges arising from his retention of classified materials is another affirmation of the rule of law.
For four years, he acted like he was above the law. But he should be treated like any other lawbreaker. And today, he has been.
Rep. Robert Garcia, who yesterday paid tribute to RuPaul on the floor of Congress, called Trump a “con man who damaged our institutions, turned us against each other, and who will be finally held accountable by the country he tried to destroy.”
Donald Trump is a con man who damaged our institutions, turned us against each other, and who will be finally held accountable by the country he tried to destroy.
— Congressman Robert Garcia (@RepRobertGarcia) June 9, 2023
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Trump responded to Nauta’s indictment on his social media Friday, writing, “They are trying to destroy his life, like the lives of so many others, hoping that he will say bad things about ‘Trump.’ He is strong, brave, and a Great Patriot. The FBI and DOJ are CORRUPT!” CNN
(and you Mr POS are nothing but a douchebag inside of a colostomy bag with a big huge CAMEL-TOE PROTURDING FROM YOUR NON EXISTING NECK)
I’m pleased they are keeping this dude on the run..I mean, it’s a witch hunt so keep runnin’, bitch.
The indictment has 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents. Needs better lawyers.
Even if the Republicans somehow manage to avoid him being their nominee (I can´t imagine how, based on the polls.), he´ll run as an independent (third-party).
If the Democrats can’t win against this kind of chaos, it will be their own fault – not unprecedented.
Meanwhile, we can hope/pray for divine intervention, but as they say in Spain – bicho malo nunca muere.
Just a reminder that Democrats have won 5 of the last 9 elections. It should have been 7 out of 9 because they won the popular votes in 2000 and 2016 but in the former case, the Supreme Court essentially handed the election to W Bush and in 2016, Don the Con slipped in. The chaos doesn’t only engulf the GQP but affects Democrats and the entire country.
I’m glad the indictment is finally happening. I have to ask, why on earth would Don the Con be describing “a Pentagon plan of attack and shar[ing] a classified map” with anyone after leaving office? What the h3ll is wrong with that man? It’s also telling that he both publicly and privately admitted to committing crimes on tape!
But… to what end? The indictments, even a Federal conviction, won’t prevent him from running for office. He can be in prison and run for President, and oddly, if he were to have that election bought for him by Russia or Musk, etc. again, and supported by his sycophants across the GOP, he could pardon himself as soon as he’s sworn in from his jail cell.
Wouldn’t that be a kick in the head?
The only way to shut him down is to go after his money. All of it. Every penny.
Yeah, he can run for president. And he’ll even get people voting for him, because his sycophants aren’t going to give up on him no matter what. But he’s put a lot more people off. Remember he got voted out in the last presidential election.
Best way to shut Trump and his followers down? Go out and vote, go out and campaign, fund organisations that help get people to the polls and that contact voters to encourage them to vote. The Republicans have done a hell of a lot to rig the game, but your country is still nominally a democracy and with enough votes you can keep a Democratic president in power and get a trifecta that can actually change things without the Republicans standing in their way.
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Mister P
Ron Dick Santis would definitely politicize every department.
Cam
That recorded phone call with Trump gave Garland no choice but to indict. Trump is his own worst enemy! lol
Kangol2
Yes, though it was Jack Smith who indicted. Garland in his AG capacity acquiesced, as he should have.
abfab
Trump responded to Nauta’s indictment on his social media Friday, writing, “They are trying to destroy his life, like the lives of so many others, hoping that he will say bad things about ‘Trump.’ He is strong, brave, and a Great Patriot. The FBI and DOJ are CORRUPT!” CNN
(and you Mr POS are nothing but a douchebag inside of a colostomy bag with a big huge CAMEL-TOE PROTURDING FROM YOUR NON EXISTING NECK)
I’m pleased they are keeping this dude on the run..I mean, it’s a witch hunt so keep runnin’, bitch.
Matthewnow
Breathe and push out Donny. Breathe and push out. Think of butterflies. POS!
abfab
”they’re gonna say bad things about me”
Fahd
The indictment has 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents. Needs better lawyers.
Even if the Republicans somehow manage to avoid him being their nominee (I can´t imagine how, based on the polls.), he´ll run as an independent (third-party).
If the Democrats can’t win against this kind of chaos, it will be their own fault – not unprecedented.
Meanwhile, we can hope/pray for divine intervention, but as they say in Spain – bicho malo nunca muere.
Kangol2
Just a reminder that Democrats have won 5 of the last 9 elections. It should have been 7 out of 9 because they won the popular votes in 2000 and 2016 but in the former case, the Supreme Court essentially handed the election to W Bush and in 2016, Don the Con slipped in. The chaos doesn’t only engulf the GQP but affects Democrats and the entire country.
Fahd
Divine intervention would be best to help things go smoothly, but meanwhile fingers crossed.
abfab
Fahd—-there should be an interventon, you’re right and it would focus on your simple mindedness and superstitions. Grow up.
Kangol2
I’m glad the indictment is finally happening. I have to ask, why on earth would Don the Con be describing “a Pentagon plan of attack and shar[ing] a classified map” with anyone after leaving office? What the h3ll is wrong with that man? It’s also telling that he both publicly and privately admitted to committing crimes on tape!
RIGay
But… to what end? The indictments, even a Federal conviction, won’t prevent him from running for office. He can be in prison and run for President, and oddly, if he were to have that election bought for him by Russia or Musk, etc. again, and supported by his sycophants across the GOP, he could pardon himself as soon as he’s sworn in from his jail cell.
Wouldn’t that be a kick in the head?
The only way to shut him down is to go after his money. All of it. Every penny.
Dr Sarah
Yeah, he can run for president. And he’ll even get people voting for him, because his sycophants aren’t going to give up on him no matter what. But he’s put a lot more people off. Remember he got voted out in the last presidential election.
Best way to shut Trump and his followers down? Go out and vote, go out and campaign, fund organisations that help get people to the polls and that contact voters to encourage them to vote. The Republicans have done a hell of a lot to rig the game, but your country is still nominally a democracy and with enough votes you can keep a Democratic president in power and get a trifecta that can actually change things without the Republicans standing in their way.
Man About Town
I just love it when nitwits like Junior make embarrassing statements like “That’s what this is really all about and everyone knows it.”
scotty
funny how all the smoke in the usa is coming from donald drumpfs pants!