Donald Trump lists targets for potential prosecution as President
Washington DC: Donald Trump has announced plans to investigate or prosecute several political rivals, former intelligence officials, the country’s former military chief, prosecutors, judges, tech executives, members of Congress, and left-wing activists if he assumes office on Monday.
Trump has indicated that Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and ex-Representative Liz Cheney could face scrutiny. During his campaign, Trump accused Harris of mishandling border security and called for her impeachment and prosecution. He also supported calls for military tribunals to try Cheney and Obama.
While Trump initially appeared to soften his stance on prosecuting Biden in a December interview, he reiterated that legal action could follow if wrongdoing is proven. In the past, he chose not to prosecute Hillary Clinton after winning the 2016 election, citing optics concerns.
Trump continues to express anger over the Russia investigation during his first term, which he labels a "hoax." He has targeted former CIA Director John Brennan, ex-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, and his deputy Andrew McCabe, accusing them of corruption and calling for their prosecution.
In 2023, Trump branded Adam Schiff, a Democrat and former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, a “traitor” who should face legal consequences.
Retired General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been a specific target. Trump accused Milley of treason and suggested he should face execution over alleged back-channel communications with Chinese officials during the final days of Trump’s presidency.
Trump has repeatedly criticised Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google, accusing them of election interference. He warned that Zuckerberg could face imprisonment if any illegal activities occur and threatened Google with prosecution for allegedly suppressing positive stories about him.
Trump has called for action against prosecutors and judges who have investigated or ruled against him. This includes Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both of whom were involved in legal cases against Trump. He has also targeted Justice Arthur Engoron for penalties imposed on his businesses.
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UP: 53-year-old lifer dies in Etah jail; probe on
Etah (UP) (PTI): A 53-year-old inmate lodged in the Etah district jail died on Saturday while undergoing treatment for chest pain, a jail official said.
According to the Jail Superintendent, Ankeshita Srivastava, Jitendra alias Bhura, a resident of Bijauri village in Kotwali Dehat area of the district, complained of severe left chest pain and high blood pressure on Saturday morning.
When his condition worsened, at around 10.35 am, he was admitted to Etah's Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi Autonomous State Medical College (VALASMC), where he was declared dead at around 10.45 am, she said.
The deceased inmate was lodged in the district jail on April 7, last year, and was serving a life sentence in a case of murder. In addition, two other cases were pending against him, the Jail Superintendent said.
His family has been informed about the incident, she added.
Police have sent the body for a post-mortem, and an investigation is underway, the officer said.
Further action will be taken upon the receipt of the report, she added.
