Guest Kenneth Chesebro, a co-defendant at the Capitol on January 6, is discussed. Topics include Trump skipping the Republican debate, new video evidence of Chesebro at the Capitol, the certification process for candidates, leaked campaign strategies, and Trump's legal woes. The chapter also explores the implications of a CNN report exposing one of Trump's alleged co-conspirators and the use of video evidence in legal cases related to the Capitol violence.
Donald Trump plans to skip the Republican debate for an interview with Tucker Carlson, snubbing FOX News and the RNC.
CNN has video evidence linking Trump co-defendant Kenneth Cheeseman to the Capitol on January 6th, raising questions about Trump's political efforts and the violence.
Deep dives
Trump's Expected No-Show at Republican Debate and Alleged Co-Conspirator's Presence on January 6th
Donald Trump is expected to skip the first Republican debate following reports that he plans to sit for an interview with Tucker Carlson instead. The Republican National Committee has urged Trump to attend the debate, but sources suggest he has made up his mind not to participate. Additionally, CNN has revealed video evidence placing one of Trump's alleged co-conspirators, Kenneth Cheeseman, at the Capitol on January 6th. Cheeseman, who is indicted in Georgia and linked to the fake electors' plot, followed InfoWars host Alex Jones around the Capitol grounds, raising questions about the connection between Trump's political efforts and the violence on January 6th.
Uncertainty Surrounding Trump's Surrender and Debate Attendance
As the deadline for Donald Trump to surrender to authorities in Georgia approaches, details about the booking process and conditions at Fulton County Jail remain uncertain. While Trump's team has been in contact with the district attorney's office regarding logistics and conditions, negotiations with the Secret Service detail are ongoing. The surrender and booking process typically involves a mugshot and medical examination. The fate of other code defendants, including Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell, is also uncertain, and all 19 could be subject to mugshots upon their surrender.
Overview of Fulton County Jail and Recent Challenges
Fulton County Jail, where Trump and other code defendants are expected to be booked, has a history of deplorable conditions and controversies. Overcrowding, violence, sexual assault, and inadequate medical services have plagued the facility. In recent years, the jail faced a civil rights investigation after an inmate was found dead in appalling conditions. Backlogs in the court system and increased violence during the pandemic have exacerbated the problems. The pandemic also caused a strain on medical service providers, leading to delays and substandard care.
Judge McPhee's Musical Talent and Racketeering Case Against Trump
The judge overseeing the racketeering case against Donald Trump and his code defendants, Judge Scott McPhee, has gained attention for his musical talent. A video from his high school days shows him playing the electric cello with skill, even using his teeth to play like Jimi Hendrix. McPhee, a rising star in legal circles, brings an impressive background as a prosecutor and former state inspector general in Georgia to the case.
Donald Trump's fourth surrender could happen just hours after the first Republican presidential nominee debate, which he is expected to skip for an interview with Tucker Carlson, snubbing both FOX News and the RNC. Plus, CNN has new video that places Trump co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro at the Capitol on January 6. Is that why the alleged mastermind of the fake elector plot pleaded the fifth to Congress? And, the military deploys forensic experts to identify human remains on Maui as more than 1000 people still may be missing after the devastating wildfires there.
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