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Trump Attorneys and Assistant Face Ten New Felony Charges Related to 2020 ‘Fake Electors’ Plot in Wisconsin

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Madison, Wisconsin – A group of lawyers and an aide connected to former President Donald Trump face an additional 10 felony charges after being implicated in a scheme involving false presidential electors in Wisconsin. This is part of an ongoing investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the battleground state. The charges, announced on Thursday, target six individuals, including two high-profile attorneys, Kenneth Chesebro and James Troupis, and a former Trump campaign official, who are accused of orchestrating a plan to submit illegitimate electoral certificates favoring Trump, despite his electoral defeat … Read more

Donald Trump Announces Alina Habba as Presidential Counselor for His Second Term

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WASHINGTON — President-Elect Donald Trump has named his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as counselor to the president for his impending second term. Trump disclosed this appointment through a post on Truth Social, wherein he praised Habba for her “unwavering loyalty” throughout numerous legal battles, both criminal and civil, in which she represented him. Trump lauded Habba as a “tireless advocate for justice,” underscoring her vital role in his legal team’s operations during his previous and forthcoming administrations. This appointment marks a significant transition for Habba from Trump’s personal legal counsel to a pivotal player in … Read more

Donald Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Counselor to the President, Citing Her ‘Unwavering Loyalty’ and Legal Prowess

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has announced Alina Habba, his personal lawyer, as the new counselor to the president. This appointment, shared via Trump’s Truth Social platform, underscores the close relationship and trust between Trump and Habba, who has been deeply involved in his legal and political endeavors. Trump extolled Habba as a “tireless advocate for justice” and an “invaluable advisor” during his campaign and transition period. He praised her dedication and unwavering loyalty throughout his legal challenges, highlighting her role in combating what he terms the “weaponization of the ‘injustice’ system.” Habba has not … Read more

Trump Clears Criminal Hurdles, But an Array of Civil Lawsuits Await on the Horizon

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Despite navigating through numerous criminal investigations relatively unscathed, former President Donald Trump remains beset by an array of pending civil lawsuits. These legal battles pose significant implications not just for Trump personally but may also influence his political pursuits. Among the forefront of his legal challenges is a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, who alleges Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. The incident, which Trump vehemently denies, is part of a broader pattern of accusations from several women, elevating the stakes of this litigation. Carroll initially … Read more