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A chronicle of Donald Trump's Crimes or Allegations

Trump testifies: Why ex-president may have deliberately provoked judge – BBC.com

As he took the stand on Monday in a nondescript New York courtroom, Donald Trump will have locked eyes with Arthur Engoron, the 74-year old judge who holds the future of his real estate empire in his hands. His family business has already been found liable for fraud, and now the judge, not a jury,…
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Donald Trump once called for his execution. Now Yusef Salaam will be on the New York City Council. – USA TODAY

Donald Trump once called for his execution − now Yusef Salaam will be a member of the New York City Council.Salaam, one of the “Central Park Five” who was exonerated for a 1989 attack on a jogger, won election Tuesday without opposition; he easily won a Democratic primary earlier this year.“I am really the ambassador…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuffs Donald Trump … – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said former President Donald Trump is welcome to visit the war-torn nation of Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion.Zelenskyy in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” rebuffed Trump’s repeated claims he could solve the war in Ukraine in “24 hours.” In response, the Ukrainian leader said…
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Donald Trump Says He’d Consider Tucker Carlson for Vice President: ‘He’s Got Great Common Sense’ (Video) – Yahoo Entertainment

Someone finally straight-up asked it, and Donald Trump gave a straight answer: Yes, the former president and current GOP front-runner would, in fact, consider Tucker Carlson as his running mate for 2024.Trump appeared Wednesday on “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show,” the syndicated-radio heir apparent to the godfather of conservative talk, Rush Limbaugh.“Would you…
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Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of … – The Associated Press

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke out Wednesday about the latest indictment of Donald Trump, reiterating that he had “no right to overturn the election,” and blasting Trump’s “group of crackpot lawyers” who told him what he wanted to hear. (Aug. 2)FILE – Vice President Mike Pence speaks…
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‘Parroting Donald’: Michael Cohen on why Trump’s ‘belligerent’ lawyers sound like him – MSNBC

Featured ShowsMSNBC TVMoreFollow msnbcMore BrandsMore ShowsMichael Cohen on why all Trump’s lawyers start to sound like the former president: “He tells you what he wants you to say—there are talking points. And if you don't hit the talking points that Donald wants, you’re fired.”Nov. 9, 2023 © 2023 NBC UNIVERSAL source

Virginia’s election result is a loss for Donald Trump – The Hill

Honestly, it didn’t really matter how the legislative races in Virginia turned out. They were not going help former President Donald Trump’s case for re-election. But as they did turn out, it was a clear loss for Trump.To be fair, Trump was probably in a no-win situation from the jump. The major issue on which Democrats…
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‘Is the fat lady warming up? Yes’: Trump chokes off his rivals’ last lines of attack – Yahoo! Voices

‘Is the fat lady warming up? Yes’: Trump chokes off his rivals’ last lines of attack  Yahoo! Voicessource

Official describes type of clients in 'high-end brothel network' – CNN

Official describes type of clients in ‘high-end brothel network’  CNNsource

Trump posts weird story that accuses Judge Arthur Engoron of posting bare-chested pics – New York Daily News

Daily News e-EditionEvening e-EditionSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newslettersDaily News e-EditionEvening e-Edition Trending: Former President Donald Trump Wednesday amplified an story that accuses the judge presiding over his $250 million civil fraud trial of posting off-color photos in his Long Island high school alumni newsletter.Hours after his daughter Ivanka testified in…
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6 key takeaways from the third Republican debate on NBC: Grappling with Trump, abortion losses and China – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeOn his home turf at the Republican presidential debate in Miami, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sharpened his case against front-runner Donald Trump and tussled with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as she looked to build on her momentum.Five candidates met on stage Wednesday…
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Trump flexes dominance with counter-programming to Republican debate – The Washington Post

HIALEAH, Florida — Donald Trump escalated his campaign to make a mockery of the primary process Wednesday night by bringing a rally to the doorstep of the third Republican debate, raising pressure on his rivals and the party to wrap up the contest.After paying no discernible political price for skipping the first two debates and…
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Trump's lawyers mount long-shot bid to toss NY fraud lawsuit – Reuters

Trump’s lawyers mount long-shot bid to toss NY fraud lawsuit  Reuterssource

Trump takes aim at DeSantis at Florida GOP summit – CBS News

Watch CBS News By Nidia Cavazos November 4, 2023 / 9:59 PM EDT / CBS News Former President Donald Trump attacked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Saturday at Florida’s annual Republican summit, calling him “a wounded falling bird from the skies.”The two 2024 presidential hopefuls were joined by several other candidates at the Republican party’s Freedom…
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Trump's Recipe for a Shockingly Raw Power Grab – POLITICO

column | fourth estate The former president and his allies are reportedly planning to lay siege to the rule of law. Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Apr. 23, 2022 in Delaware, Ohio. | Joe Maiorana/AP By Jack Shafer 11/07/2023 11:26 AM EST Link CopiedJack Shafer is Politico’s senior media writer. He…
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Donald Trump appeals federal gag order in election fraud case … – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump, who faces federal charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to overturn a gag order his lawyers called “a heckler’s veto” to silence him while he campaigns for president.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered Trump on Oct. 16 not to comment about court staff, prosecutors or…
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The secret to Trump's revenge plot: He's making his plans for … – Salon

Help keep Salon independentIf he wins the 2024 election, Donald Trump will be America’s first dictator. This plan of retribution is advancing rapidly in preparation for Trump’s return to the White House – an outcome that seems increasingly likely given early polls which show him leading President Biden in key swing states. Trump’s MAGA supporters…
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Trump fraud trial: Ivanka Trump testifies she wasn't 'privy to' father's financial statements – ABC News

LIVE UPDATESIf the motion is denied, the defense will start presenting its case on Monday.Ivanka Trump questioned about father’s financial statements in civil fraud trialFormer President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to…
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Donald Trump once called for his execution. Now Yusef Salaam will be on the New York City Council. – Yahoo News

Donald Trump once called for his execution. Now Yusef Salaam will be on the New York City Council.  Yahoo Newssource

Trump Floats Worst Person You Know as Potential Vice President Pick – The New Republic

Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would consider picking Tucker Carlson as his running mate, revealing a potential ticket of your worst nightmares.During an interview on the conservative podcast The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, the eponymous hosts asked Trump if he would consider Carlson for vice president.“I like Tucker a lot! I guess…
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Lawrence: Trump incriminated himself and his children with one word on the stand – MSNBC

Featured ShowsMSNBC TVMoreFollow msnbcMore BrandsMore ShowsMSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell analyzes Donald Trump’s historic testimony in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud case against him, his family and his business, including his what may prove to be a crucial error when Judge Engoron decides what penalties to impose.Nov. 7, 2023 © 2023 NBC UNIVERSAL source

In Trump's Florida trial, Aileen Cannon isn't hiding her bias – MSNBC

Featured ShowsMSNBC TVMoreFollow msnbcMore BrandsMore ShowsBy Andrew WeissmannThe following is an edited excerpt from the Nov. 7 episode of MSNBC’s podcast “Prosecuting Donald Trump.”Former President Donald Trump’s legal team went this week to Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the Florida classified documents case, and said to her, in effect, “Put this trial off because…
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Trump rallies supporters as his rivals duke it out for second place at the Miami debate – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeHIALEAH, Fla. — The residue of yet another tough election night for Republicans was nowhere to be found here Wednesday night as former President Donald Trump took the stage in front of thousands of supporters eager to return him to the White House.“Just think…
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Watch: CBS News Miami coverage of GOP presidential debate, Trump rally in Hialeah – CBS Miami

Watch CBS News By Alfred Charles Updated on: November 8, 2023 / 7:40 PM EST / CBS Miami MIAMI — Five Republican candidates seeking the GOP nomination for president are in Miami and debating the issues while Donald Trump, the man leading the polls, was speaking at a competing rally across town.Pundits have said the…
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Legal expert warns Trump lawyers could face “disbarment” and … – Salon

Help keep Salon independentFormer President Donald Trump's legal team appears more focused on leveraging his New York fraud trial to lay the groundwork for a future appeal, turning the proceedings into a fundraising event and relying on the trial as an excuse to avoid other court dates, rather than attempting to secure a victory, legal…
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