The Donald Trump Score Card

Trump's attorneys want to expedite one case but stall others.

They are calling again for an early end to the NY civil fraud trial before a rebuttal can be made of their testimony.

Trumps attorneys are upset about Jack Smith going straight to the U.S. Supreme Court in the federal election subversion case, saying that it's rushing the trial (which is scheduled to start March 4, 2024) that Trump has repeatedly tried to delay (their latest tactic being a very long-shot claim of presidential absolute immunity to prosecution of criminal offenses).


Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says 'no way'

 

Senate democrats press Thomas to recuse himself for Trump case that involves claim of immunity.

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Thomas has been immersed in Trump's stolen election narratives.


https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4356111-clarence-thomas-recuse-trump-immunity-senate-democrats/

excerpt:

"She urged Meadows to help Trump “stand firm” in opposing the results of the election and claimed “Biden and the Left is attempting the greatest Heist of our History.”"

 

Jack Smith's arguments to have Supreme Court rule on Trump's presidential immunity claim instead of going through full appeals court.


Why Jack Smith Is Taking Trump’s Immunity Claim Straight to the Supreme Court

excerpt:

"If the Supreme Court takes the case and agrees with Mr. Trump’s immunity claims, then the indictment would be tossed out and there would be no trial on the election interference charges. But if the court hears the case and quickly sides with Mr. Smith, a trial would be held, likely before the election.

On the other hand, if the justices decline to hear the case at this stage, then it would go back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. But the Supreme Court could eventually come back into the picture and consider challenges to the decision of the appeals court."

 

Smith's team has managed to extract data from cell phones used at the White House during the Capitol riot, apparently phones used by Trump and Giuliani. The use of the phones on sites like Twitter apparently gives an opportunity to extract data from a phone that otherwise would have been locked.

The White House switchboard was blank for about to eight hours from about 11 am to 7 pm the day of the Capitol riot.

When asked during a recent interview by a journalist what he was doing during the riot, Trump declined to comment and said he would elaborate at an appropriate time. It's been nearly three years since the riot.


Investigators accessed Trump White House cellphone records and plan to use them at trial, special counsel says

 

As expected, Trump is now claiming he wanted to testify but didn't because the gag order wasn't lifted in time (which was due to a mistake his attorneys made that delayed the possible lifting of it by about a week).


Trump Rages He Wanted To Testify —Claims GAG ORDER Prevented

 

Similarly, Trump said he wanted very much to be at the Carroll defamation case but was busy visiting his golf course in Scotland. He said would try to make it back to NY in time to appear before the trial ended.

After hearing Trump's remark, the judge in that case gave Trump an extra week to appear in court but he didn't.

 

Three of election denier Kari Lake's attorneys set to face disciplinary proceedings.


Trio of Kari Lake election lawyers set to face disciplinary proceedings. Here’s why

 

Hawley endorses Trump for 2024.

Hawley is known for fist-bumping Trump's protesters when arriving at the Capitol but was seen on video later running away from the rioters as they stormed the building.

He sold coffee mugs that celebrated the riot.


Hawley endorses Trump after warning to be ‘very careful’ in Senate reelection bid

 

Trump's co-defendant in GA, Clark, loses bid to have his case dismissed.

Trump had ambitions of installing the conspiracy-enthused Clark as AG during the final weeks of his administration, only to be stopped by the threat of resignations of numerous officials in the DOJ.


Judge smacks down Trump ally Jeff Clark's 'creative' claim to ditch Georgia criminal case

 

Trump loses immunity appeal in Carroll defamation suite.

It was a last-gasp to try to stop the trial.

Habba says Trump will seek a review by the U.S. Supreme Court.


Trump loses immunity bid in Carroll defamation suit

 

The arguments of Trump and Smith


Opinion: Jack Smith’s ingenious response to Trump’s immunity defense

excerpt:

"Trump had argued and will undoubtedly say again to the Supreme Court that the federal executive branch has the responsibility to make sure federal elections are lawful. Accordingly, as the head of that branch, he contends he was overseeing an unquestioned federal power in his conduct surrounding the 2020 election and therefore may not be prosecuted under the principles of presidential immunity. Or so the argument goes.

Not so fast, prosecutors successfully argued in their brief, and will now advocate before the Supreme Court. They pointed out that the Fitzgerald case was a civil matter, where the stakes are much lower and the rules different. Criminal cases are reserved for the most serious misconduct in our judicial system, and neither Fitzgerald nor any other case has ever created the kind of blanket presidential criminal immunity Trump seeks."

 

It sounds like parody, but it isn't.

Trump trading cards, mugshot edition

Trump is offering to give customers a piece of his clothing he was wearing during his mugshot if they buy a whole collection of his merchandise.


‘What Is Going On?!?’: Jimmy Kimmel Stunned By Donald Trump’s Latest Money Stunt

excerpt:

"The former president and Republican 2024 front-runner will reportedly send a piece of the outfit he wore to have his mug shot taken to anyone who buys all 47 of his latest set of digital trading cards."

 

‘What Is Going On?!?’: Jimmy Kimmel Stunned By Donald Trump’s Latest Money Stunt

excerpt:

"Alongside a sliver of fabric, fans who purchase 47 cards will also be invited to dine with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach resort, where you will be gifted another limited edition NFT, as well as a commemorative hoodie."

 

Probably dine with a cardboard poster of Trump.

Those who enrolled in Trump University were told that they would be able to have their photo taken with Trump. It was a life-size poster of Trump.

 

Donald Trump says he'll sell you a piece of the 'priceless' suit he wore in his mugshot — but make sure to read the fine print

excerpts:

"The fine print, however, notes that there's a chance the cards' purchaser never receives a physical card or piece of Trump's suit at all.

"In the event the Bonus Physical Card cannot be fulfilled due to an issue in the manufacturing, production, or delivery on the Bonus Physical Cards, individuals who qualified for the Bonus Physical Card will be awarded a limited edition Trump NFT in lieu thereof, as determined by us in our sole discretion," the terms and conditions say.

It also says that winners of the Mar-a-Lago dinner will be responsible for all of their travel expenses, including transportation and lodging."


"In the event President Trump is unable to attend the Bonus Gala Dinner," or the dinner cannot happen for any other reason, "then we may reschedule the Bonus Gala Dinner or individuals who qualified for the Bonus Gala Dinner will be awarded a limited edition Trump NFT in lieu thereof, as determined by us in our sole discretion," according to the terms.

 

Such as if he is in prison.

 

Trump Offers Scraps of His Mugshot Suit to NFT Buyers

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"For the low low price of $4,653 (plus taxes and fees), you can own 47 digital Trump NFTs and exactly one physical Trump trading card. It’s the deal of the century, folks."


"The new “mugshot edition” of the trading cards features a very special deal to entice Trump supporters to fork over even more cash. If one purchases 47 digital cards (in one transaction), they will receive a limited edition physical trading card featuring a scrap of fabric from the suit Trump wore when he had his mugshot taken during his August arrest in Fulton County, Georgia. With each card priced at $99, for a 47-card total of $4,653, it’s an absolute steal."

 

Trump's biggest recipient of his legal defense fund was Mar-a-Lago.


Trump Legal Defense Fund’s Biggest Expense Was Mar-a-Lago

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"Even more alarming from the group is that the majority of that money—$1 million—came from a single contribution, given by a donor couple whose previous association with QAnon conspiracy theory forced the campaign to cancel a fundraiser ahead of the 2020 election."

 

Ohio becomes the first state Republican party to endorse Trump for president in 2024.


Ohio Republican Party endorses Trump | The Hill

 

Ohio man, Campbell, charged with rioting at Capitol.


Ohio man accused of assaulting police officers during U.S. Capitol riot