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Prosecutors Allege Trump “Resorted to Crimes” to Overturn 2020 Election in New Court Filing

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Prosecutors have accused Donald Trump of committing crimes to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a newly released court filing. The Special Counsel Jack Smith, appointed to lead the election interference case, argued that Trump is not immune from prosecution despite his claims to protection under a recent Supreme Court ruling.

In the 165-page document made public on Wednesday, prosecutors claim Trump engaged in a “private criminal effort” to challenge the election results. They argue that many of Trump’s alleged actions were not official acts as president but rather connected to his campaign or his role as a private citizen. The filing contends that the Supreme Court’s ruling, which grants immunity for official acts, does not apply to Trump’s efforts to overturn the election.

The document alleges that Trump and his allies, including Rudy Giuliani, sought to exploit the January 6th Capitol riots to delay the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory. Prosecutors presented evidence that Trump had always intended to declare victory, regardless of the election outcome, and knowingly spread false claims about voter fraud. The filing details efforts by Trump’s campaign to challenge ballots in key battleground states, including Michigan, where a Trump operative allegedly sought to fabricate reasons for legal challenges to Biden’s votes.

Prosecutors highlighted several instances of dissent from Mike Pence, Trump’s then vice-president, who repeatedly rejected Trump’s demands to overturn the election results. They also alleged that Trump showed indifference when informed that rioters had endangered Pence’s life during the Capitol insurrection, reportedly responding, “So what?”

Trump’s legal team has dismissed the filing as unconstitutional and riddled with falsehoods, while Trump himself labeled the case a “hit job” on Truth Social. He criticized the timing of the release, with the upcoming 2024 election in mind, accusing prosecutors of misconduct.

The filing provides new evidence and offers the clearest picture yet of the case against Trump, but a trial date has not yet been set. Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing and predicts his “complete victory” in the case.

 

Kamala Harris Gains Ground Over Donald Trump in Latest Polls

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is leading Republican rival Donald Trump by 5 percentage points in an NBC News poll released on Sunday, as voters show increasing favorability toward her since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. According to the survey, 48% of 1,000 registered voters now view Harris positively, compared to 32% in July, marking the largest improvement in politician ratings since President George W. Bush’s favorability surged after the September 11, 2001, attacks.

In contrast, 40% of respondents expressed positive views of Trump, up slightly from 38% in July. The NBC poll, conducted from September 13 to 17, carries a margin of error of 3 percentage points.

A separate CBS News poll also shows Harris leading Trump, though by a narrower margin of 4 percentage points (52% to 48%) among likely voters. The CBS poll, conducted from September 18 to 20, has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

These results align with other recent national polls, including one by Reuters/Ipsos, which indicate a close contest as the November 5 election approaches. However, while national polls offer insight into voter sentiment, the state-by-state Electoral College ultimately decides the presidency, with key battleground states likely playing a decisive role.

Trump, 78, is making his third bid for the White House after losing to Joe Biden in 2020. He continues to falsely claim widespread voter fraud and faces multiple federal and state criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Harris, 59, is a former U.S. senator and prosecutor who currently serves as vice president under Biden. If elected, she would become the first female president in the nation’s history.

According to Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, Harris has successfully shifted the narrative of the race. “She’s been able to change this from a race that was a referendum on Joe Biden to a race that is a referendum on Donald Trump,” Walter told NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

The CBS poll also found Harris gaining 2 percentage points from a previous 50-50 tie in August, buoyed by her strong performance in the September 10 debate and improving economic conditions.