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Trump’s Multi-Million Dollar Mugshot & DOJ Sues SpaceX | 8.28.23

Aug 28, 2023
13:52
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Former President Donald Trump's mugshot leads to a surge in campaign donations and merchandise sales. President Joe Biden seeks Congress funding for a new COVID vaccine. The DOJ sues SpaceX over alleged hiring discrimination. Elon Musk's legal strategy and the motivations behind the DOJ lawsuit are analyzed.
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  • Donald Trump's mugshot generated significant campaign donations for him, fueling his supporters' belief in his unfair targeting by the courts.
  • Efforts are underway to use the 14th Amendment to prevent Trump from running for president in 2024, although approval from the conservative Supreme Court is unlikely without a criminal conviction.

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Trump's Mugshot and Fundraising

The image of Donald Trump's mugshot went viral, resulting in a significant influx of campaign donations for him. Reports suggest that he has raised over $7 million since his indictment, thanks to his angry supporters who believe he is being unfairly targeted by the courts. This pattern of fundraising windfalls has occurred in the past when Trump faced indictments.

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