Stacey Plaskett says Trump still vulnerable to charges stemming from election tampering

[Judi Lynn]

Former president may also be open to witness intimidation charges, according to his former lawyer

Graig Graziosi
9 hours ago

Donald Trump may have dodged an impeachment conviction, but his legal troubles appear far from over.

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett – one of the House impeachment managers who presented the incitement case against the former president in his Senate trial – has accused Mr Trump and his allies in the Republican Party of obstructing justice in both of his impeachment trials.

Ms Plaskett appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe and discussed the potential for Mr Trump to face charges stemming from his rhetoric and actions leading up to the US Capitol insurrection.

"Let's hope many jurisdictions throughout the United States, which are bringing up charges against the president," Ms Plaskett said. "District of Columbia, for inciting violence, Georgia for election tampering and election intimidation. New York, going back to his finances. We were never able to find out issues related to violations of the emoluments clause while the president was in office. All of those things will continue to move forward."

Ms Plaskett said Mr Trump could still face repercussions from the charges stemming from Robert Mueller's investigation, and that House Democrats are still seeking testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/stacey-plaskett-trump-charges-election-b1803160.html

[Skittles]

1. I'll believe it when I see it

been hearing about this so-called accountability for a LONG time

[lagomorph777]

2. May he spend the rest of his worthless days in courtrooms and jail cells.

[BigmanPigman]

3. Which Dem or committee will be investigating this?

I want the whole Russian interference in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. Mueller's investigation was not complete and it was not transparent or non partisan.