Pence called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to reveal what's in the Trump indictment and 'explain the reasons for this unprecedented indictment of the former president of the United States.'
after a federal grand jury indicted the former president in the handling of more than 100 classified documents. The documents were discovered in his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida last year.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
The federal investigation has focused not only on Trump's possession of classified documents, including at the top-secret level, but also on the refusal of Trump to return the records when asked Trump is due to appear in court Tuesday, when further details about the allegations against the former president are likely to be revealed, but Pence called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to reveal those details on Friday"explain the reasons for this unprecedented indictment of the former president of the United States."
He said at the LaBelle Winery Event Center in Derry that he was troubled that the Department of Justice brought the indictment against Trump, figuring"it would only further divide our nation" and send a dubious message to the world, for which the U.S. serves as"an emblem of justice." But he urged voters to remember bedrock American principles: that no one is above the law and Americans accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Mike Pence tears into Donald Trump at 2024 campaign launchDonald Trump's two-time running mate offers his most forceful repudiation of his ex-boss to date.
Lire la suite »
Mike Pence attacks ex-boss Donald Trump as he launches his own presidential bidFormer Vice President Mike Pence has launched his 2024 presidential bid - and used the opportunity to attack his old boss ex-President Donald Trump. Pence accused Trump of going against the US Constitution and abandoning conservatism.
Lire la suite »
Trump 'demanded I choose between him and Constitution' Pence says as he launches campaignMr Pence alleged that Mr Trump had 'demanded' he choose between personal loyalty and the Constitution while attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election
Lire la suite »
Republicans Rush To Trump's Defence After He Is Indicted For A Second TimeThe former president was indicted by the Department of Justice over his handling of classified materials.
Lire la suite »
Donald Trump: What other investigations is former US president facing?There are both criminal and civil investigations ongoing into Donald Trump and his business activities. There are currently probes in New York, Georgia, Florida and into the Capitol riots in Washington DC.
Lire la suite »