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Is it time to watch the mud stick with TFG? Watch this space!

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Roussette · 21/09/2022 21:03

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AcrossthePond55 · 15/07/2023 21:40

BruceAndNosh · 14/07/2023 21:17

Trump is again trying to prevent Georgia Grand Jury from being presented with evidence which could lead to indictment https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/14/politics/donald-trump-fani-willis-georgia-grand-jury/index.html

The lawyers filing includes the bizarre phrase
“It is one thing to indict a ham sandwich. To indict the mustard-stained napkin that it once sat on is quite another,” the lawyers wrote.
Did his lawyers just compare trump to a soiled paper napkin?

They're really getting desperate, aren't they?

That's what comes from trying to defend the 'undefendable'.

I really, really wish his trials would be televised. But cameras aren't allowed in federal courtrooms. I suppose it remains to be seen when it comes to any state jurisdiction trials.

Wallaw · 18/07/2023 16:14

Oh, the poor, persecuted innocent man

https://twitter.com/petestrzok/status/1681295768773181440?s=20

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DuncinToffee · 18/07/2023 16:28

He is in trouble with Israel as well

A number of valuable ancient clay lamps, sent from Israel to an exhibition in Washington DC in 2019, were stranded in the US because of Covid. They’ve turned up at — guess where? — Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The Israelis are having problems getting them back.

BruceAndNosh · 18/07/2023 19:42

BruceAndNosh · 14/07/2023 21:17

Trump is again trying to prevent Georgia Grand Jury from being presented with evidence which could lead to indictment https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/14/politics/donald-trump-fani-willis-georgia-grand-jury/index.html

The lawyers filing includes the bizarre phrase
“It is one thing to indict a ham sandwich. To indict the mustard-stained napkin that it once sat on is quite another,” the lawyers wrote.
Did his lawyers just compare trump to a soiled paper napkin?

Georgia Supreme Court say Nah to Trump's petition

Roussette · 18/07/2023 20:41

PoliticsVideoChannel
@politvidchannel
BREAKING: Trump has been asked to end his campaign for President with immediate effect

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greenacrylicpaint · 18/07/2023 20:45

Roussette · 18/07/2023 20:41

PoliticsVideoChannel
@politvidchannel
BREAKING: Trump has been asked to end his campaign for President with immediate effect

by whom?

Roussette · 18/07/2023 20:54

greenacrylicpaint · 18/07/2023 20:45

by whom?

MAGA Republicans turn on former President Donald Trump after he receives a a Target Letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Former Republican Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, calls on Donald Trump to suspend his presidential campaign.

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BruceAndNosh · 18/07/2023 21:03

Breaking on CNN.
Aileen Cannon says December trial date "might be a bit rushed"
Fuck off Aileen

Wallaw · 18/07/2023 23:15

BruceAndNosh · 18/07/2023 21:03

Breaking on CNN.
Aileen Cannon says December trial date "might be a bit rushed"
Fuck off Aileen

I'm hearing that to the tune of Come On Eileen (and I agree), but to give her the undeserved benefit of the doubt, there might be a reason for that

https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews/status/1681418818315329537?s=20

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BruceAndNosh · 19/07/2023 05:21

Yes, I wrote Fuck off Aileen to the tune of Dexys!
I realise that there is a lot of paperwork but one excuse that shouldn't be acceptable is "Trump is too busy campaigning" to attend a trial.
Joe Bloggs doesn't get to use that type of excuse.

Wallaw · 19/07/2023 15:38

BruceAndNosh · 19/07/2023 05:21

Yes, I wrote Fuck off Aileen to the tune of Dexys!
I realise that there is a lot of paperwork but one excuse that shouldn't be acceptable is "Trump is too busy campaigning" to attend a trial.
Joe Bloggs doesn't get to use that type of excuse.

Oh, I know, blatantly ridiculous. I did read, though, that she wasn't sympathetic to that argument - more to the issues around the massive amounts of discovery. We can only hope that being an international laughingstock had some effect on her.

AcrossthePond55 · 19/07/2023 17:16

It's certainly starting to ramp up from all sides isn't it?

Between the DoJ 'letter of intent' to Doofus' legal team to the Trump appointed judges' apparent hemming and hawing to the GA potential indictment (am I missing anything new?) I can't seem to keep on top of things! To tell the truth, it's actually becoming frightening to me, the twists and turns in all the legal stuff going on. I guess it's the fear of all his dirt being dragged into the light and ultimately nothing sticking.

Also frightening is the GOP demanding a 'loyalty pledge' from candidates vowing to support and vote for 'whichever candidate gets the nomination'. And now there is are conservative groups proposing to 'consolidate all govt powers in the person of the President'. In other words, a legal dictatorship.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/19/trump-plan-federal-takeover/

On other fronts....the AGs of TN, KY, IA, and one other state I can't remember are now requesting/subpoenaing out of state medical records to find women who have gone to other states to obtain abortions. I'm not sure if it's by name (how would they know?) or if they're simply requesting all records of any woman who provided an address in TN, KY, etc. This is a clear violation of HIPAA and laws governing medical consent. Not to mention the laws surrounding 'probable cause'. Now THIS is a real 'witch hunt' if there ever was one!

When I first heard this (on Rachel Maddow) I thought "Wow, I'm glad I'm post-menopausal and in a Blue state!". But then it occurred to me if they are doing a 'document sweep' how many post menopausal women in those states may end up having their private medical records subpoenaed & scrutinized simply because they sought medical treatment in a neighbouring state. Treatment having nothing to do with abortions or reproductive medicine of any kind.

Like I say, it's getting frightening.

BruceAndNosh · 19/07/2023 18:09

What is ironic is how much Trump rants about describing Democrats as communists, it is the GOP which is behaving like a communist state, deciding that The Party knows what is best for the people rather than the people deciding.
They know that the majority do not want a blanket abortion ban but insist The Party knows best

DuncinToffee · 19/07/2023 21:17

Judge refuses Trump new trial after $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/19/judge-refuses-trump-new-trial-after-5-million-e-jean-carroll-verdict/

SingingNettles · 19/07/2023 21:24

BruceAndNosh · 18/07/2023 21:03

Breaking on CNN.
Aileen Cannon says December trial date "might be a bit rushed"
Fuck off Aileen

I want to see Trump behind bars as much as anyone, and her earlier ruling in this case is obviously enough to make one concerned about her impartiality.

However, I think she’s right that a December trial is probably overly aggressive. That would be an exceptionally tight timeframe for most cases, even ones without issues around the disclosure of evidence.

greenacrylicpaint · 21/07/2023 19:10

BruceAndNosh · 21/07/2023 16:07

that seems reasonable given the complexity.

AcrossthePond55 · 21/07/2023 20:24

@DuncinToffee

I'm not seeing that anywhere but the Guardian. Not saying it isn't true, God knows I hope it is, just saying I'm not seeing the same on CNN or MSNBC online. But you know, it's not unusual that I find breaking news or more details on a story in the UK media vs the US media.

It would be nice to see a GA state racketeering case cause the opening of a federal 'RICO' case about Trump et al's doings in GA.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 21/07/2023 20:52

The Grauniad is stating as solid fact what has for a while been speculation about what will probably happen in Georgia next month, I think. They say "will bring" rather than "may bring".

Roussette · 26/07/2023 17:35

What a surprise not.

He's saving his own skin isn't he... loyalty only goes so far....

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AcrossthePond55 · 26/07/2023 20:02

Doofus & Rudy are two peas in the same rotten pod.

LadyWithLapdog · 26/07/2023 22:35

Thank you for mentioning this thread on another thread. I would like to follow to see those bastards squirm.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 27/07/2023 15:04

I was sent a link to someone giving a round-up of all the Fart's legal woes; it's at

I know some people do find Beau maddening, but he's being fairly thorough here so it clarifies what is happened. Well, what was happening a week ago; things have moved a little since, I think.

The roads to Trump's legal entanglements and a Q&A....

Beau of The Fifth Column main channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeauoftheFifthColumnPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beautfc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdIazr9Xauo

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 27/07/2023 17:53

I've been meaning to ask: I know roughly what the Fart has done and what he's being accused of, but does anyone know what exactly Biden has done that is impeachable? As far as I can make out what he's supposed to be guilty of is having a son whom he has supported when that son was addicted to drugs; there must be more to it than that, but what?