Desantis Defends DOJ in Indictment of Trump

Twitter ^ | July 18th, 2023 | Brenden Dilley

[shadowlands1960]

When asked whether he believed Trump’s actions were wrong in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection, DeSantis said Trump should have “come out more forcefully.”

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[1Old Pro]

Its pretty clear he’s not ready for prime time. He doesn’t inspire much confidence that’s for sure.

If he simply stated he would pardon Trump on his first day if he were elected that would be sufficient. Just as if only Bud apologized, but apparently doing the right thing never happens

[Greenidgypsy]

Love Florida but this guy , DeSantis, is a mess! Without MAGA, he is going nowhere ever again. All of us know the DOJ with their buddies in the FBI are corrupted…..as well as so many more.

[central_va]

Every Republican should be screaming that all of these prosecutions are political BS!! I mean neck bulging vein popping screaming it.

[dangus]

Fundamentally deceitful post. Misidentified source, which never said anything close to the invented headline.

The actual article linked to reports DeSantis critical of Trump’s handling of the situation, but condemning the DOJ:

DeSantis said he had not seen the latest news about a possible indictment but said that he’s seen an attempt to “criminalize politics and criminalize differences.” “Criminal charges is not just because you may have done something wrong. It’s did you behave criminally?” said DeSantis, who has consistently trailed Trump in second place in GOP primary polling. DeSantis, so far, has been Trump’s closest competitor among a crowded Republican field. “Meanwhile,” DeSantis added, “Hunter Biden, he would’ve been in jail if he were a Republican. One of my jobs as president will be to end the weaponization of these agencies, and I will get that job done.”

When asked whether he believed Trump’s actions were wrong in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection, DeSantis said, “I think it was shown how he was in the White House and didn’t do anything while things were going on. He should have come out more forcefully ... but to try to criminalize that, that’s a different issue entirely.”

[NeverTyranny]

Goodbye!!!!

[Zathras]

Fake News.
He never said any such thing.
Come on FR, we are smarter than this.

[backpacker_c]

Asking the site to erase or censor this thread, because desantis’ comments reflect poorly on him and what a weaselly lawyer he is?

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

Although DeSantis did criticize the DOJ, he stuck his foot in his mouth by making the illogical assertion that if Trump had made a tweet like this,

"I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard. I really mean it this time!"

Then nothing bad would have happened? Or do they claim that the same things would have happened (with help from false flag Feds) but Trump could claim that he said "peacefully and patriotically" twice, "more forcefully" the second time? The logical fallacy they use here is named the Slippery Slope Fallacy. In this case they say "Should have come out more forcefully" instead of "If...."

[Reno89519]

Thank you for sharing the full Governor DeSantis response and defense of President Trump, I have created a new thread with the correct title for DeSantis reponse:

DesSantis DefendsTrump https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4168773/posts

[dforest]

Well then, what else could he have done? Trump was in a car trying to wrest the wheel away from the SS driver and beating up the rest of them.

heh

[JoSixChip]

The Republican party is not indicting Donald Trump. The Republican party is not trying to put Donald Trump in prison.

How naive can you be?

[Migraine]

Every Republican should be screaming that all of these prosecutions are political BS!! I mean neck bulging vein popping screaming it.

Yours is the best diagnosis/prescription on this thread, by far. And you were quick about it.

[JoSixChip]

Yep, DeSantis defended Trump

LOL, desanctomonious is cheering on the corrupt deep state. And you are barking at the moon. Like I said before, he will never get that stink off. And nether will you, might as well change your screen name now.

[Golden Eagle]

What DeSantis said is CORRECT.

Trump PROMISED to “Meet them at the Capitol” but went AWOL when the secret service wouldn’t take him.

Instead of stopping the riot, he was too busy calling other politicians to taunt them!

He was reveling in the riot, according to all testimony, even his kids who said he ignored their texts pleading him to do something.

Those are the facts. Doesn’t mean he needs to go to jail necessarily, but he could have done a lot more to stop what led to all THOSE OTHER PEOPLE being thrown in jail.

[central_va]

Republicans should be screaming direct political threats to Garland and his lackey - Smith. If it was the other way then Schumer would be purple and screaming threats about reaping the whirlwind.

GOP = ball-less losers. My God what next....

[JoSixChip]

You really believe desanctomonious’s chances improve if they are able to take out Trump? I don’t envy your position, hoping the deep state is successful taking out Trump. I guarantee you desanctomonious will not be POTUS no mater what they do to Trump. desanctomoniuos is in the same boat, hoping the deep state is successful. He’ll never get rid of that stink, and nether will you.

[kabar]

Trump stands a very good chance of being acquitted in the documents case.He will be treated fairly by the judge there and the jury pool will be much more favorable to him. Also this case is seen as politically motivated even by those who don't much like Trump.

We will see today what the judge decides on DOJ's motion. Big decision.

Judge Aileen Cannon will consider Smith's request to continue trial from August to December and Smith's strict protective order for defense handling of (alleged) classified materials.

Judge Cannon, who appointed a special master last September to review evidence seized by the FBI amid her concerns about DOJ leaks to media and FBIs mishandling of privileged materials, will hear from both sides today. Smith filed a 16-page motion yesterday detailing absurdly onerous rules for Trump/Nauta viewing of "classified" files. Trump's team filed a motion earlier this month detailing why the trial should be delayed--among many concerns is Smith's onerous rules for viewing classified evidence.

The J6 indictment is very different for Trump. A DC jury. An almosg certain indictment and conviction. While he has a much more direct appellate opportunity in the DC district, the political and legal downsides are much more damaging for him.

Here is Julie Kelly's take:

"But Smith knows this case is small potatoes compared to what he's about to inflict on Trump and several associates for January 6. It's very likely Smith will use the "classified docs" prosecution as leverage to seek pretrial detention for Trump when the special counsel indicts Trump for several J6-related offenses, which could include seditious conspiracy.

Julie has been an astute observer of the J6 trials and predicted this would happen over a year ago. Her observation that not only Trump will be indicted, but also, some of his advisers is scary stuff. And on top of that, Julie believes that Smith will seek pretrial detention just like other J6 prisoners. We would have a Constitutional crisis if that occurs.

If Trump is convicted by a DC jury he either rolls the dice with the appellate court overturning the conviction or he will need a pardon to stay out of prison.

Trump can take it up to SCOTUS, which will overturn it post haste. Allan Dershowitz calls it a no-brainer. It is a free speech issue. And if you expose all of the details behind the Fedsurrection, it will be embarrassing and damning for Deep State and Pelosi. It was a total setup.

Trump already had an uphill climb to reach 270 electoral votes. With J6 being the focus of a criminal proceeding against him ,that pathway becomes nearly impossible.

Profoundly disagree. Trump won in 2020 receiving 11 million more votes than in 2016, a 17% increase. Obama received fewer votes in 2012 and won easily. Trump is the only incumbent President in history who received more votes the second time and lost. The 2020 election was stolen. Agree?

Trump lost narrowly thru fraud in WI, AZ, and GA. He wins those and he is President. You seem to ignore Biden's dismal record and growing scandals that expose his corruption. And he is barely functioning mentally and physically. He will be 82 in November 2024 and 86 if he completes a second term.

The attempt to remove Trump from the ballot will not only precipitate a Constitutional crisis, but also civil unrest. And it is more than a coincidence that the timing of this announcement of upcoming indictment comes the day before 2 IRS whistleblowers testify before Congress on the Hunter Biden case and a week before Devon Archer is scheduled to testify. The intent is to suck the oxygen out of the coverage of the Congressional hearings.

[Observator]

LOL, desanctomonious is cheering on the corrupt deep state.

It is long since obvious that Rob has no electoral path to the GOP nomination. His only hope is the lawfare against President Trump clears the path for him. What a friend!

[Moe-Patrick]

Do you think it was wrong to go to the capitol J6?

Do you think citizens should call out government?

[kabar]

The GOP had better rally behind Trump and defend him. This is another Russia Hoax. Totally manufactured. J6 was not an insurrection and the the J^ committee was illegal and illegitimate.