Former President Donald Trump refrained from committing to adhering to a federal judge’s cautionary advice, urging him to refrain from issuing public statements that might be construed as endeavors to intimidate witnesses or influence potential jurors. Additionally, he insinuated his disinclination to accept a plea agreement if presented with one in a distinct legal matter.
During his visit to the Iowa State Fair, Trump was questioned about the directive delivered by Judge Tanya Chutkan. Judge Chutkan oversees the criminal case pursued by Special Counsel Jack Smith against the ex-President. The case pertains to alleged endeavors by Trump to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
“We’ll have to take a look at the order,” Trump said. “The whole thing is a fake. It was put out by Biden. And they put it out because they can’t win an election the fair way.”
“It’s all called election interference,” he said. “Biden put it out because he can’t win the fair way. He’s way down in the polls.”
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After the event, Trump left for the airport, on his way to his golf club in New Jersey. While on the tarmac, Trump answered a reporter who asked, “Is there any chance you take a plea deal in Georgia?”
“We did nothing wrong. We don’t ever take a plea deal,” Trump said. “We don’t take plea deals. It’s a wise guy question. You’re just a wise guy. We don’t take plea deals because I did nothing wrong. It’s called election interference.”
Trump is confronted with numerous felony charges across two distinct federal lawsuits, and is confronted with an additional legal proceeding originating from the Manhattan District Attorney’s jurisdiction. Moreover, there is a possibility of impending indictment in a matter arising from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. This potential indictment relates to allegations surrounding his purported endeavors to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
