Trump Indicted By Federal Grand Jury

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

GoLocalProv News Team

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The special prosecutor, Jack Smith, announced on Tuesday the indictment of former President Donald Trump by a federal grand jury in Washington.

Trump is indicted for four felony crimes, including conspiring to defraud the U.S., obstructing an official proceeding, and conspiring against the rights of voters for his actions that culminated in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters on the U.S. Capitol.

This is the third indictment of the former President in recent months.

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Mike Pence today issued the following statement on the news of former President Trump's indictment:

“Today's indictment serves as an important reminder: anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States.

"I will have more to say about the government’s case after reviewing the indictment. The former president is entitled to the presumption of innocence but with this indictment, his candidacy means more talk about January 6th and more distractions.

“As Americans, his candidacy means less attention paid to Joe Biden's disastrous economic policies afflicting millions across the United States and to the pattern of corruption with Hunter.

"Our country is more important than one man. Our constitution is more important than any one man’s career.

"On January 6th, Former President Trump demanded that I choose between him and the Constitution. I chose the Constitution and I always will.

"As your president, I will not yield an inch in defending America, our people, or our values, and I promise you: I will do so in a way consistent with my oath to the Constitution and the character and decency of the American people. We will restore a threshold of integrity and civility in public life so we can bring real solutions to the challenges plaguing our nation."

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