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Later today, Donald Trump is expected to surrender to authorities in Atlanta, Georgia, as he faces 13 criminal charges relating to his alleged attempts to undermine the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The 77-year-old, currently the leading contender for the Republican candidate in the next presidential race, will undergo booking and a photograph before being released on a pre-arranged $200,000 bond.
Yesterday, several other individuals involved in the case, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis, turned themselves in to the Fulton County district attorney’s office. All defendants were granted until Friday to surrender voluntarily. It is anticipated that Trump will be treated like any other defendant, including the requirement to take a mug shot.
The Georgia case is just one in a series of legal actions against Trump, adding complexity to his aspirations for the White House. There is a possibility that he may face trial while running for president. Trump’s decision to surrender follows his absence from the first televised debate among Republican contenders for the presidential nomination. Instead, he opted for a pre-recorded interview with former Fox host Tucker Carlson, which was simultaneously broadcast on the social media platform X.
During the interview, Trump reiterated his belief that the 2020 election was rigged against him and expressed concerns about potential political violence, stating, “I’ve seen what they do. I’ve seen the lengths that they go to.” Republicans have criticized these criminal cases as an attempt to misuse the political system against the former president.
Earlier today, Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the House judiciary committee, launched an investigation into potential collaboration between Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis and federal prosecutors, notably special counsel Jack Smith, who previously brought charges against Trump. Jordan’s letter to the Georgia prosecutor highlighted concerns about the timing of the prosecution, which began two and a half years after her office first started investigating the former president. Jordan also alluded to speculation that the indictment and trial are intended to interfere with the 2024 presidential election.
In response, Trump is expected to plead not guilty to the 13 charges brought against him by Georgia prosecutors. These charges include violating anti-racketeering laws, engaging in criminal solicitation and conspiracy, making false statements, and filing false documents. Court filings revealed that Trump’s lawyers have agreed to the bail terms set by the Fulton County district attorney, which include a $200,000 bond and a commitment not to intimidate witnesses.
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