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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Taj Mahal top earning ASI monument through ticket sales from FY19-20 to FY23-24: Govt
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI): The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra earned the "highest income" through the sale of tickets among the ASI-protected monuments from FY19-20 to FY23-24, according to data shared by the government.
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared the data in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha.
He was asked the amount that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received from selling entry tickets to various monuments in the last five years, year-wise and monument-wise; and the monuments that have received the highest income through selling entry tickets in the last five years.
In his response, the minister shared the data in a tabular form for cycles of financial years ranging from FY19-20 to FY23-24.
According to the data, Taj Mahal earned the top slot for all five years.
The Mughal-era architectural wonder was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jehan in the 17th century and it is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
In FY19-20, the Agra Fort in Agra and Qutub Minar in Delhi were in the second and third positions.
In FY20-21, the Group of Monuments Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu and Sun Temple, Konark were in the second and third positions. In FY23-24, Qutub Minar and Red Fort of Delhi were in the second and third positions.
