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New court filings reveal Trump's persistence in contesting the election despite being repeatedly informed of its invalidity by his advisors.
The Trump campaign is amplifying misleading immigration narratives, falsely linking crime rates to immigration policy as the election nears.
Deep dives
New Evidence Against Trump Regarding January 6th
Recent court filings reveal new details about Donald Trump's actions during the January 6th Capitol attack. These documents indicate that multiple individuals, including Trump’s campaign officials, informed him there was no evidence to support claims of a stolen election, yet Trump continued his efforts to overturn the election results. Vice President Mike Pence's attempts to persuade Trump to retract his claims were reportedly met with indifference, as Trump dismissed security concerns for Pence on that day. The filing aims to underscore that Trump remains subject to prosecution related to the Capitol incident, despite a prior Supreme Court ruling on his immunity for official acts.
Distorted Claims About Immigration from Trump's Campaign
The Trump campaign has intensified its misleading rhetoric around immigration, with Trump asserting that over 13,000 convicted murderers have been allowed into the country under the current administration. This assertion has been fact-checked and debunked, revealing that most individuals mentioned are still in detention and were apprehended before Trump’s presidency. Furthermore, during a recent debate, Senator J.D. Vance echoed claims that rising housing costs were a direct result of increased immigration, a point disproven by economists. This narrative appears designed to portray the administration's immigration policies negatively as the election approaches.