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Trump Challenges DOJ’s Election Conduct, Legal Experts Contend Claims Are Unfounded

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Washington — Former President Donald Trump has recently voiced criticism toward the Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing it of breaching its own guidelines concerning the timing of investigations around election periods. This allegation emerges amid ongoing probes into various aspects of Trump’s conduct and business affairs, which he contends are politically motivated to damage his potential 2024 presidential campaign aspirations. Legal experts, however, have expressed skepticism about Trump’s claims. They highlight that the DOJ’s policies are designed to avoid influencing the outcome of an election and are often subject to interpretation based on specific circumstances. … Read more

Trump Compares DOJ’s January 6th Arguments to Election-Eve Reports

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump recently drew parallels between the Justice Department’s approach to the ongoing Jan. 6 investigations and its handling of issues prior to the 2020 election, specifically critiquing the timing of legal filings and reports. Trump has suggested that current investigative actions, including the Justice Department’s allegations against him, are politically motivated, particularly with the proximity to the impending elections. During the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, officials released several findings implicating various individuals in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Central … Read more

Trump Legal Team Seeks to Halt DOJ’s Extended Brief in Presidential Immunity Debate Amid Election Charges

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WASHINGTON — Attorneys representing former President Donald Trump are taking legal action to prevent federal prosecutors from submitting an expansive initial brief in his election interference case, highlighting concerns with the document’s unprecedented length and timing before the election. The motion, filed this Monday, challenges the Department of Justice’s request to submit an opening brief reportedly four times the typical limit allowed in the District of Columbia, setting up a significant procedural fight in this consequential case. Trump, who faces four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, is being … Read more