Morning Wire Trump’s Expected Surrender & Prigozhin Plane Assessment | Afternoon Update | 8.24.23
Aug 24, 2023
Donald Trump's anticipated surrender raises political tensions as supporters react strongly. Calls for impeachment and investigations into legal proceedings are making headlines. Meanwhile, the mysterious circumstances surrounding Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane crash spark intrigue and intelligence discussions. Additionally, significant legal stories unfold, including a DOJ lawsuit against SpaceX and a Supreme Court ruling on abortion, while protests continue to shape the social landscape in Los Angeles.
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Trump's Expected Surrender
- Trump is expected to surrender in Fulton County, Georgia, facing charges related to 2020 election interference.
- Supporters lined the roads, while Georgia State Senator Colton Moore called for a special session to impeach DA Fani Willis.
Impeachment Efforts and DOJ Probe
- Senator Colton Moore called for a special session to impeach DA Fani Willis.
- The House Judiciary Committee launched a probe into Willis for potential coordination with the DOJ.
Grand Jury Foreman's Reaction
- A grand jury foreman expressed disappointment if no charges were brought against Trump after the investigation.
- They considered even perjury charges acceptable as long as "something happens."