Members phkrause Posted June 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 10, 2023 Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw. https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-department-indictment-classified-documents-miami-182ac44fde89767bc0c3e634f61686bd? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 10, 2023 Trump's new court date Former President Trump says he's been summoned to a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday in the probe over his handling of classified documents, he wrote tonight on Truth Social. "The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax." “I'm an innocent man, I did nothing wrong. And we will fight this out just like we've been fighting for seven years," Trump said in a video released tonight. The big picture: Trump would be the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges. Trump faces seven charges, according to The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN. One of his GOP primary opponents, Vivek Ramaswamy, promised in a press release tonight that he'll pardon Trump on his first day in office if elected president. The bottom line: The front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination now faces two indictments, with the possibility of a third coming from an Atlanta grand jury. Go deeper: Axios live coverage on the Trump indictment news Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 10, 2023 Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map, according to a sweeping felony indictment that paints a damning portrait of the former president’s treatment of national security information. https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-department-indictment-classified-documents-miami-8315a5b23c18f27083ed64eef21efff3? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 10, 2023 Trump's new peril Former President Trump announced his own indictment last night, preempting the Justice Department, which still hasn't commented. He branded it "a boxes hoax — just like the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax." Why it matters: The seven-count indictment — related to Trump's handling of classified documents he took from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach — is the first time a former president has faced federal criminal charges. The charges carry grave legal consequences, including the possibility of a prison sentence if Trump is convicted. Trump was summoned to appear at the federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET. The specific charges weren't released. Trump lawyer James Trusty told CNN they include willful retention of national defense information — a crime under the Espionage Act, which polices the handling of government secrets — obstruction, false statements and conspiracy. Trump will show up, Trusty said: "He's not shrinking from the fight. ... You're not going to see him hide in Scotland." Image from a Justice Department court filing on Aug. 30, 2022, shows documents seized during the Aug. 8, 2022, FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Photo: Justice Department via AP Behind the scenes: Trump "was gathered with his core political advisers in the office near his poolside cottage at his club in Bedminster, N.J., when his phone rang around 7 p.m.," the N.Y. Times' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan report (subscription). "On the line ... was one of his lawyers, informing him he had been indicted for the second time in less than three months. ... Trump, always compartmentalizing, immediately moved to a political reaction." "At 7:21 p.m.," The Times continues, "he did what he used to do so often when he was president: He personally programmed the chyrons on every news channel in the country ... sending a three-part statement on his social media network, Truth Social, that soon interrupted the nighttime shows." "A studio van was brought to Bedminster so one of his lawyers could go on television." 🎵 Deejay T's indictment playlist: "Roughly 90 minutes after he found out about his latest travails, Mr. Trump — who was playing disc jockey on his club patio at Mar-a-Lago after his April arraignment — went to the main building at Bedminster for dinner outdoors," The Times adds. "Wearing a red Make America Great Again cap, he again acted as a D.J., ... using an iPad to play some of his favorites: Elvis, the opera singer Pavarotti and his idol in showmanship, James Brown." Republican reaction ... Democratic reaction. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Twice-Indicted Trump Still Has No Clue What the ‘Rule of Law’ Means He can cry “Box Hoax” all he wants. There’s good evidence he committed a serious crime and its prosecution is not a political “witch hunt.” https://www.thedailybeast.com/twice-indicted-trump-still-has-no-clue-what-the-rule-of-law-means? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Trump's shower stash Former President Trump kept highly classified documents seemingly all over Mar-a-Lago — in the bathroom and shower, and for a time onstage in the ballroom at his Palm Beach club — according to the bombshell 49-page indictment unsealed by the Justice Department this afternoon. Why it matters: The charges against Trump are laid out in vivid and voluminous detail, in contrast to the accusations by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in March. 🧮 By the numbers: Trump is charged with 37 felony counts related to his handling of classified documents after he left the White House. The indictment includes 31 separate counts of willful retention of national defense information under the Espionage Act. Special counsel Jack Smith speaks today. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images Shortly after the indictment was unsealed, special counsel Jack Smith made brief remarks at the Justice Department. Networks interrupted afternoon programs. "Our nation’s commitment to the rule of law sets an example for the world," Smith said. "My office will seek a speedy trial in this matter, consistent with the public interest and the rights of the accused." Walt Nauta, an aide to Trump described as his "body man," is named as a co-conspirator. Both men face one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. "The purpose of the conspiracy was for [Trump] to keep classified documents he has taken with him from the White House and to hide and conceal them from a federal grand jury," the indictment says. To be clear: "After his presidency, TRUMP was not authorized to possess or retain classified documents." Trump, in a post on his Truth Social network, criticized Smith as a "Trump hater" and said: "I had nothing to hide. Nor do I now." The White House said President Biden learned about the indictment through news reports. Go deeper ... Read the 49-page indictment. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Stunning details "TRUMP was personally involved" in packing classified info into boxes, the Justice Department indictment says. The indictment says Trump showed classified documents to others two different times in 2021, including at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., when he shared details of a secret military plan with others — a writer, publisher and two staff members. "[A]s president I could have declassified it," he said. "Now I can't, you know, but this is still a secret." 🤌 In a conversation with his lawyer, Trump said: "[W]hy don’t you take them with you to your hotel room and if there’s anything really bad in there, like, you know, pluck it out," making a "plucking motion," per the indictment. "TRUMP stored his boxes containing classified documents in various locations at The Mar-a-Lago Club including in a ballroom, a bathroom and shower, an office space, his bedroom, and a storage room." "[H]undreds of classified documents" included information “regarding defense and weapons capabilities of both the United States and foreign countries; United States nuclear programs; potential vulnerabilities of the United States and its allies to military attack; and plans for possible retaliation in response to a foreign attack." Read the indictment. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what’s next Donald Trump’s indictment on 37 counts of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate represents the most serious legal jeopardy so far for Trump, coming less than three months after he was charged in New York with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-classified-documents-indictment-c15a5f36e4e83417805718d81a035441? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map, according to a sweeping felony indictment that paints a damning portrait of the former president’s treatment of national security information. https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-department-indictment-classified-documents-miami-8315a5b23c18f27083ed64eef21efff3 What is the Espionage Act? What to know from its original purpose to who has been charged. An old piece of anti-spy legislation is piquing interest again after former President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury. Among the charges is violation of the Espionage Act, which deals with documents related to national defense and the unlawful retention of documents. The indictment comes as special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's handling of classified materials nears an end. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/12/what-is-the-espionage-act/10312311002/ See the indictment: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23839645-trump-indictment Walt Nauta: Trump aide indicted in classified documents case The aide, navy veteran Walt Nauta, worked at the White House and later at Mr Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65861795 Trump shakes up legal team in documents case after indictment Former President Trump on Friday announced a significant change in his legal team representing him in the case of whether he mishandled classified documents, one day after he was indicted by the Justice Department. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4042432-trump-shakes-up-legal-team-in-documents-case-after-indictment/ Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Trump's prison risk For former President Trump, the 2024 campaign is more than a race to return to the White House — it's a fight to stay out of prison, Axios' Alex Thompson reports. Why it matters: If Trump wins the GOP nomination, he'd be essentially campaigning for his freedom — an unprecedented scenario in the United States. Winning the presidency would allow him to install sympathetic Justice Department officials, or even try to pardon himself if convicted. ⏰ Legal experts say it's unlikely that Trump's criminal trial in federal court will be resolved before the November 2024 election. So whoever wins the presidency will be positioned to influence Trump's case. The 37-count indictment means If found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. The most serious charges against him carry potential sentences of up to 20 years each. But first-time offenders rarely get anywhere near that. A presidential self-pardon is legally untested. But Trump is reported to have discussed giving himself a preemptive pardon in the final days of his presidency. Even if Trump isn't the Republican nominee next year, some of his GOP rivals already are pledging to either pardon him or significantly restructure the Justice Department in ways that might help him. ⚖️ Legal experts across the spectrum said the detailed, 49-page indictment unsealed yesterday presents huge risks to the former president. It lays out 37 felony counts — including 31 charges of unauthorized retention of classified information about the nation's defense, a violation under the Espionage Act. Many legal experts, even Trump critics, are skeptical that special counsel Jack Smith's team can complete a trial before the election — especially given Trump's long history of maneuvering to delay legal matters. 💬 Ty Cobb, a former lawyer for Trump during his White House years who has become an outspoken critic, told Axios that "it will be very difficult to get this case tried before the general election, but not impossible." "Trump will throw up a lot of motions and stuff, ask for delays each time and will definitely appeal" any guilty verdict, he added. 🔎 Behind the scenes: Some Trump allies' moods changed from confidence to concern after the indictment was revealed. Before the indictment was unsealed, conservative lawyer Jonathan Turley told Fox News late Thursday: "Trump could run on pardoning himself … They may have given him a rather unique campaign slogan." After the indictment became public, Turley told Fox: "It is an extremely damning indictment ... This is not an indictment you can dismiss." 🥊 Trump weighed in with more than two dozen Truth Social posts Friday. He has declared he is an "INNOCENT MAN." A Trump aide said the campaign felt prepared for the indictment and is battle-tested from his previous political and legal fights. 🔮 What's next: Today, Trump is expected to speak at rallies in Columbus, Ga., and Greensboro, N.C. Then he'll appear in court Tuesday in Miami. Read the 49-page indictment ... Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2023 Secrets of Mar-a-Lago The Trump indictment paints a troubling, cinematic picture of reckless handling of U.S. government secrets: Nuclear plans, intelligence briefings and a military map are said to have been stuffed into cardboard boxes at Mar-a-Lago where "tens of thousands of members and guests" might have seen them, Axios' Stef Kight reports. Why it matters: The indictment uses photos, interview transcripts and detailed timelines to describe haphazard ways in which classified documents were stashed and moved. 🔬 Zoom in: The 49-page indictment details how boxes with classified contents were stored on a ballroom stage and in the business center, a bedroom, a bathroom and even a shower at Trump's club. The indictment also alleges he tried to hide documents and mislead federal investigators who sought to retrieve them. "Wouldn't it be better if we just told them we don't have anything here?" Trump allegedly asked one of his attorneys, as they discussed a grand jury subpoena last May. The indictment says "visible classified information" has been redacted from this Dec. 7, 2021, image of a Mar-a-Lago storage room. Photo: Justice Department via AP 👀 A photo (above) shows secret documents strewn across the floor of a basement storage room. The documents were marked "FVEY" (Five Eyes), meaning they include intelligence meant to be shared only among U.S. officials and those from four close allies — Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. The indictment says Walt Nauta — a White House valet and Mar-a-Lago personal aide, who also was indicted yesterday — texted the photo of the spill to another Trump employee. Dozens of boxes were shown stacked on a stage in Mar-a-Lago's White & Gold Ballroom. Some later were moved to a business center and then a bathroom and shower, the indictment said. With Nauta's help, papers that included classified information allegedly were shuffled between a Mar-a-Lago storage room, Trump's residence and even his summer home in Bedminster, N.J., according to prosecutors. In Bedminster, the indictment alleges, Trump showed a writer a classified military attack plan and Trump showed a PAC official a classified map involving a country where the U.S. has ongoing military operations. During that meeting — which was recorded — Trump said he could have declassified the document while he was president, but that "now, I can't." That recorded acknowledgment could help prosecutors seeking to show that Trump was showing documents that he knew were classified. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 Trump's "final battle" A wave of anger is spreading through the GOP after the federal indictment of Trump, with online message boards filled with disturbing vitriol and law enforcement on alert ahead of his Tuesday court date in Miami. Why it matters: Trump is in the "solidarity" phase of his crisis playbook. With a thoroughly unique skill of surviving the unsurvivable time and again, Trump's team has developed a plan to repeat the plan during times of trouble, Axios' Alex Thompson reports. One part is solidarity: "Even before all the facts are known, Trump has his allies hit the airwaves to claim that he is innocent or his enemies are corrupt." What's happening: In his first public appearance since the 37-count indictment over his mishandling of classified documents, Trump framed his legal peril as a collective fight. "In the end, they’re not coming after me, they’re coming after you — and I'm just standing in their way," Trump said Saturday at a rally in Georgia. "This is the final battle," he added, saying "our people are angry.” "Never forget what the demented persecution of our movement is all about!" he told North Carolina supporters Saturday, Axios' Sophia Cai reports. Zoom in: Some of Trump's ultra-MAGA supporters have turned to the online forum "The Donald" to openly fantasize about acts of violence, per Rolling Stone. "The Donald" is the same website that helped dream up and promote the deadly Jan. 6th insurrection. It's been kicked off several web servers, including Reddit, for being too extreme and violating various rules. “If they steal the election again why are we talking about anything but dragging the political elite out of their homes and setting them on fire?” asked one user named vax_was_a_bioweapon. Zoom out: In preparation for Trump's Tuesday court appearance, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said that he will host a special press conference tomorrow to talk about safety. "We want to make sure that all our citizens know that they're going to be able to express their First Amendment rights, and at the same time we're going to keep them safe, and we're going to make sure that there is no disorder," he said. What they're saying: Trump's Republican allies on the Hill have been all over the airwaves defending him. "If he wants to store material in a box in a bathroom, if he wants to store it in a box on a stage, he can do it," House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told CNN's Dana Bash. Most of Trump's 2024 rivals have dismissed the unprecedented charges by attacking the Justice Department. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted that he would "bring accountability to the DOJ, excise political bias and end weaponization once and for all." Businessman and presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy said he will "commit to pardon Trump promptly on January 20, 2025 and to restore the rule of law in our country." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 Trump's Hillary comparison It's not just Trump: Republicans across the country are bashing Hillary Clinton, making her a central figure in the 2024 race by renewing their intense criticism of her alleged handling of sensitive information. Why it matters: It's much harder to run against yourself than a foil — and Trump's federal indictment sets him up for a fight against his own words. "We can't have someone in the Oval Office who doesn't understand the meaning of the word confidential or classified," he said in September 2016. That was one of five examples cited in the indictment detailing instances in which Trump told voters that he understood the importance of protecting U.S. secrets. What's happening: From failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake to Fox News hosts insisting Trump's indictment "has everything to do with" Clinton's emails case, Republicans are parroting an outdated and false equivalency. Trump has issued dozens of statements on his Truth Social website: "Joe Biden won't be charged for anything," he wrote in all caps. "Crooked Hillary ... wasn't even close to being charged!" "Most Republicans believe we live in a country where Hillary Clinton did similar things and nothing happened to her," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said that as president, Trump "decided not to pursue any kind of prosecution of Hillary Clinton" and suggested President Biden should do the same now. The backdrop: In his first run for the presidency, Trump constantly railed against Clinton for her use of a private email server — through which she exchanged tens of thousands of emails containing classified material — when she was secretary of state. Between the lines: Investigators charged Trump for "willful retention" of classified records — a key finding missing from Clinton's case. Then-FBI Director James Comey didn't pursue criminal charges against Clinton in 2016 because investigators didn't find sufficient evidence that she had intended to mishandle the material exchanged through her server. Another crucial difference is that although her email chains included highly classified issues, they weren't classified documents, per the Washington Post, particularly those "with extensive markings and acronyms." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 Bill Barr: Trump is "not a victim" Former Attorney General Bill Barr eviscerated his old boss on "Fox News Sunday," cutting through the noise surrounding Trump's indictment with a clinical takedown: "He's not a victim here. He was totally wrong.” On Trump's response: "This idea of presenting Trump as a victim of a witch hunt is ridiculous. Yes, he's been a victim in the past. Yes, his adversaries have obsessively pursued him with phony claims,” Barr said. “But this is much different." On the document storage: "He kept them in a way at Mar-a-Lago that anyone who really cares about national security — their stomach would churn." On the 37-count criminal federal indictment: "If even half of it is true, then he’s toast," he said. "It’s a pretty detailed indictment and it’s very, very damning." On the FBI and DOJ's handling: "I think the government acted responsibly." "They gave him every opportunity to return those documents. They acted with restraint. They were very deferential to him and they were very patient. They talked to him for almost a year to try to get those documents,” Barr said. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 Trump travels to Florida as history-making court appearance approaches in classified documents case WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump traveled to Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance this week on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department’s efforts to get them back. https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-russia-justice-department-special-counsel-3e0c8e5d2ccc35fcb249f6f37f79be81? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 🍞 Barr warns Trump could be "toast" As former President Trump heads to court in Miami tomorrow, William Barr, his former attorney general, told "Fox News Sunday" about events described in the 37-count indictment: "If even half of it is true, then he's toast. ... It’s a very detailed indictment, and it's very, very damning." "They're not his personal records," Barr added: "Battle plans for an attack on another country, or Defense Department documents about our capabilities, are in NO universe Donald J. Trump's PERSONAL documents. They are the GOVERNMENT'S documents." Video ... Trump's latest. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 Questions and answers about Trump’s indictment on federal criminal charges A federal judge in Florida unsealed an indictment that accuses former President Donald Trump of hiding classified national security documents after he left the White House, improperly storing them and sharing sensitive information with people who lacked security clearance. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/06/10/questions-and-answers-about-trumps-indictment-on-federal-criminal-charges/? The indictment is unsealed: Trump faces 37 felony counts in classified documents probe Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury, making him the first former president to face federal criminal charges. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/06/09/the-indictment-is-unsealed-trump-faces-37-felony-counts-in-classified-documents-probe/? Florida Republicans condemn Trump national security indictment Florida’s Republican establishment raced to the defense of former President Donald Trump following his indictment this week, with Gov. Ron DeSantis denouncing “an uneven application of the law depending on political affiliation.” https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/06/09/florida-republicans-condemn-trump-national-security-indictment/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2023 Judge Aileen Cannon Can Absolutely Sink the Federal Prosecution of Trump The federal criminal case against Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents will be overseen, at least initially, by Judge Aileen Cannon, according to the New York Times. This is excellent news for Trump and exceedingly bad news for special counsel Jack Smith. Cannon’s total lack of principle, combined with her evident incapacity to experience shame, renders her a uniquely favorable jurist for the former president. Indeed, if she maintains her grasp on this case, it is nearly impossible to envision Smith securing a conviction in her courtroom. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/06/aileen-cannon-federal-prosecution-donald-trump.html? Judge Aileen Cannon may have been appointed by Trump, but he'll turn on her if she ever sides against him during his criminal case, former prosecutors say Former President Donald Trump appointed US District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is likely going to preside over his federal criminal case in Florida. But former prosecutors told Insider that even though Trump appointed Cannon, he could still turn on her if she ever sides against him in the case. https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-could-turn-on-cannon-indictment-judge-former-prosecutors-say-2023-6? CBS News Poll: After Trump indictment, most see security risk, but Republicans see politics Republican primary voters say they're far more concerned that Donald Trump's indictment is politically motivated than his alleged conduct being a national security risk — and there's no evidence it's hurt his status as the clear front-runner for the 2024 nomination, at least not yet. He remains well ahead of rivals in both consideration and vote choice. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-poll-most-see-security-risk-after-trump-indictment/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2023 Trump allies cite Clinton email probe to attack classified records case. There are big differences WASHINGTON (AP) — As former President Donald Trump prepares for a momentous court appearance Tuesday on charges related to the hoarding of top-secret documents, Republican allies are amplifying, without evidence, claims that he is the target of a political prosecution. https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-clinton-classified-documents-republican-claims-7681bc9807ecd8bc37fd3f39b9756cc7? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2023 Trump may fight to Supreme Court Southern Florida's federal courts are known as a "rocket docket" for their speedy trials. But former President Trump's legal team is likely to unleash a flurry of motions and challenges to delay his criminal trial there, former Trump lawyers tell Axios' Alex Thompson. Why it matters: The moves could push the trial back, a few months at a time, as Trump's team challenges prosecutors' evidence-gathering in the classified documents case, former Trump lawyer Tim Parlatore tells Axios. 💭 "I wouldn't foresee this thing getting tried within a year," said Parlatore, who left Trump’s legal team last month. After a trial, the appeals will go all the way to the top, he predicts: "If there's ever a case that you know from the inception that it's going to go all the way to the Supreme Court, this is it." "I can foresee some fairly substantive motions to dismiss" the case, Parlatore added. "I could also see them going through several discovery motions, and there will be fights over disclosure. I think each round of motions is going to take three months." The playbook: Trump and lawyers who recently departed his team have suggested issues the defense is likely to challenge. Search warrant: Parlatore tells Axios he believes Trump's team may challenge the process by which prosecutors obtained a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago. Attorney-client privilege: Many of the damaging details in the indictment were from notes Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran took at the time. Those notes were obtained through the crime-fraud exception that allows prosecutors to pierce attorney-client privilege. Prosecutorial misconduct: Hours before leaving the team on Friday, Trump lawyer James Trusty told CNN that lawyers will "want some discovery" into prosecutors’ texts and emails regarding one particular meeting. A lawyer for Trump's valet accused prosecutor Jay Bratt of improperly bringing up the lawyer's application for a judgeship. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2023 Kevin McCarthy Argues That Trump Hoarding Documents Next to the Toilet Was Sufficiently Secure Because ‘A Bathroom Door Locks’ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) defended former President Donald Trump’s storage of classified documents, telling reporters Monday that at least one of the now-viral photos allegedly showing the documents at his residence at Mar-a-Lago was fine because “a bathroom door locks.” https://www.mediaite.com/politics/kevin-mccarthy-argues-that-trump-hoarding-documents-next-to-the-toilet-was-sufficiently-secure-because-a-bathroom-door-locks/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2023 Trump's second not-guilty plea Former President Trump pleaded not guilty this afternoon at a Miami federal courthouse to 37 charges related to retaining classified information and obstruction of justice. Why it matters: Trump is the first current or former president in U.S. history to be prosecuted on federal criminal charges. He's vowed to continue his campaign to return to the White House, even as he faces charges that could send him to prison for the rest of his life. A mug shot was not taken when Trump was booked today, and cameras were banned inside the courtroom. 🧠 Reality check: Republican voters remain overwhelmingly loyal to Trump despite these charges and his other legal woes, per recent polls, Axios' Erin Doherty and April Rubin write. He remains the GOP's 2024 front-runner. Screenshot: Fox News Above: Trump made a stop at Miami's iconic Cuban restaurant Versailles after leaving the courthouse. He addressed supporters, and Walt Nauta — the body man was also indicted as Trump's co-conspirator — was there, alongside other staff. 📺 What’s next: Trump will travel to New Jersey for a planned fundraiser. He is expected to deliver remarks around 8 p.m. ET at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. Get the latest Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2023 Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts accusing him of hoarding classified documents and refusing government demands to give them back. https://apnews.com/article/trump-classified-documents-indictment-miami-court-e9412bb71b63ab1b7cfb8e8b122e9809? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2023 Trump now claims classified documents were ‘planted’ in Mar-a-Lago boxes in wild arraignment morning rant Former president Donald Trump has now claimed that the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago were “planted” in the boxes after they were obtained by the Department of Justice. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-arraignment-classified-documents-b2356686.html? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted June 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2023 Despite serious legal threat, Trump turns day in court into a campaign event NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s four years in the White House, even on some of the most consequential days of his presidency, were punctuated by the spectacle and attempts at showmanship he cultivated from years as a tabloid fixture and reality star. https://apnews.com/article/trump-florida-court-appearance-takeaways-b87738e528717bd30c6e029d1d9da209? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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