Trump Won't Rule Out Self-Pardon If Re-elected, Promises Testimony in Mar-a-Lago Case as Auto Workers Strike Over Failed Contract Talks

Trump says he will testify he did not order deletion of Mar-a-Lago security footage
Trump's fraud trial in New York delayed after last-minute legal challenge against judge
Auto workers strike after failed contract talks with Ford, GM and Stellantis
Poll shows Americans distrust economic data and media's reporting despite recovery
Trump unlikely to pardon himself if re-elected but won't rule it out completely

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7/27/2023

Trump live updates: Trump lawyers told to expect an indictment

Main Topic: Investigation into Donald Trump Key Points: 1. Donald Trump received a letter notifying him that he is the target of a grand jury examining the Jan. 6 riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. 2. Trump has already been indicted in Florida for allegedly mishandling national secrets and in New York for a case involving payments to Stormy Daniels. 3. Trump's lawyers have met with prosecutors and expect an indictment. Former Rep. Mo Brooks claims Trump asked him to overturn the 2020 election but has not been contacted by the special counsel.

7/27/2023

Trump faces additional charges in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump faces new charges in connection with his handling of classified documents in Mar-a-Lago. Key Points: 1. Trump is accused of being part of a scheme to delete surveillance footage. 2. A maintenance worker at Mar-a-Lago, Carlos De Oliveira, has been added to the court docket and allegedly told another employee that "the boss" wanted the server deleted. 3. Trump and his aide, Walt Nauta, have pleaded not guilty to the charges, and a trial has been scheduled for May 2024.

7/28/2023

Revised Trump indictment raises new questions about lawyer conflicts of interest

Main Topic: Legal risks for former aides of Donald Trump and questions surrounding their representation. Key Points: 1. The new indictment involves a third individual, the Mar-a-Lago property manager, Carlos De Oliveira, and his interactions with another Mar-a-Lago employee, the director of information technology, Yuscil Taveras. 2. De Oliveira allegedly asked Taveras to delete security camera footage from Mar-a-Lago, claiming that "the boss" wanted it deleted. 3. Trump's PAC paid for De Oliveira's lawyer, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and loyalty.

9/15/2023

New York Fraud Trial Against Trump Delayed After His Lawyers Appeal

The civil fraud trial involving the New York attorney general's office and former President Donald Trump has been temporarily put on hold by an appellate court judge, raising doubts about its scheduled start next month.

9/29/2023

Appeals Court Refuses to Delay Trump Fraud Trial in October

A New York appeals court denied former President Donald Trump's motion to delay his scheduled civil fraud trial, in which he is accused of overvaluing assets to obtain better loan and insurance terms, while seeking at least $250 million in penalties.

10/2/2023

Trump Calls Civil Fraud Trial a Scam as Judge Denies Cameras in Courtroom

Former President Donald Trump claims that the civil fraud case against him, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization is part of an attempt to interfere with his election campaign. The judge overseeing the trial has denied the media's request for cameras in the courtroom for opening statements, while Trump calls the trial a "scam and a sham." The trial, which was expected to take up to three months, will likely be shorter now that one fraud claim has already been settled. Trump continues to attack New York Attorney General Letitia James, whom he accuses of being politically motivated in bringing the lawsuit.

10/3/2023

Judge Upholds Ruling That Trump Committed Fraud with False Financial Statements

Former President Donald Trump's assertion that he had reversed himself on the statute of limitations in his New York civil fraud trial was shut down by the judge, who clarified that Trump's comments were not true and reiterated his ruling that Trump committed fraud by submitting false statements of financial condition.

10/6/2023

Trump Lawyers Seek to Halt NY Fraud Trial, Calling Ruling 'Chaotic'

Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to halt his fraud trial in New York and prevent the dissolution of his companies, arguing that it would cause severe harm not only to Trump but also to employees and others dependent on those entities.

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Posted 9/15/2023, 1:00:00 PM

Trump Won't Rule Out Self-Pardon If Re-elected, Promises Testimony in Mar-a-Lago Case as Auto Workers Strike Over Failed Contract Talks

Trump says he will testify he did not order deletion of Mar-a-Lago security footage
Trump's fraud trial in New York delayed after last-minute legal challenge against judge
Auto workers strike after failed contract talks with Ford, GM and Stellantis
Poll shows Americans distrust economic data and media's reporting despite recovery
Trump unlikely to pardon himself if re-elected but won't rule it out completely

theguardian.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/27/2023

Trump live updates: Trump lawyers told to expect an indictment

7/27/2023

Trump faces additional charges in Mar-a-Lago documents case

7/28/2023

Revised Trump indictment raises new questions about lawyer conflicts of interest

9/15/2023

New York Fraud Trial Against Trump Delayed After His Lawyers Appeal

9/29/2023

Appeals Court Refuses to Delay Trump Fraud Trial in October

10/2/2023

Trump Calls Civil Fraud Trial a Scam as Judge Denies Cameras in Courtroom

10/3/2023

Judge Upholds Ruling That Trump Committed Fraud with False Financial Statements

10/6/2023

Trump Lawyers Seek to Halt NY Fraud Trial, Calling Ruling 'Chaotic'