New Donald Trump Evidence 'Kryptonite' for His Defense: Former Prosecutor

Hold us accountable by rating this article's fairness New evidence gathered by the could be "kryptonite" for , a former prosecutor has said. Dennis Aftergut said new evidence reported this week by News is bad news for the former president. The news outlet reported that Trump former aides and advisors, including former Chief of Staff , aide Nick Luna and deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, had spoken to Special Counsel .

"If and when the trial goes forward after Trump's immunity appeals wrap up, the new evidence will be kryptonite to Trump's hopes for avoiding a conviction," Aftergut wrote in the current affairs magazine . Smith has brought a criminal indictment against Trump in Washington, D.C. relating to the events of January 6, 2021, when protesters stormed the Capitol and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

In the American capital, Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights. He has denied all charges and says the indictment is politically motivated.

ABC reported Scavino attempted to convince Trump to send out a tweet on January 6 to calm the crowd. Some of the crowd that day called for Vice President to be hanged. Pence was due to certify the results of the election in on January 6. That day, protesters breached the Capitol at 2:12 p.m. and 12 minutes later, Trump tweeted that Pence did not have "the courage" to "protect our country." At 2:38 p.m., Trump then told his followers on X, formerly , to "support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement" and "stay peaceful." Trump then tweeted "asking for everyone at the U.S.

Capitol to remain peaceful" at 3:13 p.m. Meadows told federal authorities that Trump responded to a call from on January 6: "Well, Kevin, I guess these people are more upset about the election than you are." Luna, meanwhile, said he heard Trump saying "so what?" when he was informed Pence was being rushed to a secure location.

has approached a representative for Trump for comment via email. Aftergut said: "Trump's reported statements are loaded with cruelty, self interest, and abandonment of allies. It becomes indisputable that he was using his most violent followers to try to override the voters' will and keep himself in power." A spokesperson for Trump said previously: "Media fascination with second hand hearsay shows just how weak the Witch Hunt against President Trump is.

"Dan Scavino is one of President Trump's longest serving, most loyal allies, and his actual testimony shows just how strong President Trump is positioned in this case." Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground. Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground..