Shortly in the Georgia Election interference case. Never before has a former american president faced a criminal indictment. Yet, now trump faces the possibility of defending himself in four separate cases. As he campaigns to reclaim the white house in 2024 Trump Supporters seem unfazed they showed up in fourth this weekend at the Iowa State Fair to cheer on their guy and to heckle the most popular opponent Florida Governor ron desantis. The fate of the nation will be decided by how the rest of america responds to this truly unprecedented State Of Affairs as Vice President Kamala Harris put in an exclusive interview on this program, just last night, democracy is at stake now. Joining me now to talk about it all it is congressman Colin Outspread of texas Congressman Allred is also running for the u. S. Senate in the Lone Star State hoping to replace republican senator ted cruz. Congressman, thank you for joining us. Thank you brad, meet rev. Lets start with possibly the luminous indictm
We are expecting to hear from President Joe Biden in just a few moments in milwaukee, but first Donald Trumps fourth indictment arrived last night and its the case many in his orbit have been the most worried about. In no small part because several members of his team are also charged. The former president now ensnared in whats known as a rico case in georgia alongside some of his closest advisers like mark meadows and Rudy Giuliani over efforts to overturn joe bidens 2020 win in georgia. The 98page indictment includes conspiracy and racketeering charges. Trump and the 18 other defendants have ten days to surrender to georgia authorities. And the d. A. Wants the trial to start within six months and she wants to try all 19 of them in one go. Cnns sara murray is outside the courthouse in atlanta. Sara, this is a rico case. This is something thats usually against the mob, against gangs. Tell us more. Reporter Fulton County District Attorney fani willis has made very clear she likes this r
With more than a dozen of his closest allies. That is according to some news accounts. An it this come though thafternoon. The grand jury had heard from half of ten witnesses expected to testify in this case at this stage. Among those witnesses, former Georgia State representative bee wen. Present for the 2020 hearing where Rudy Giuliani pedalled false election claims an urged legislators to appoint a slate of fake trump electors. Two other witnesses who were expected to testify tomorrow have been called in as well. They include journalist george chidi, who stumbled upon a december 14th, 2020 meeting of Fake Electors, as well as Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor jeff duncan, hes a republican who has been openly critical of trumps baseless claims of fraud in the state of georgia. Signs a potential end game in fani williss Criminal Investigation into the expresident and his allies is where we begin today with our favorite reporters and friends. Former Top Justice Department official, ou
First indictment in manhattan. The fact that he is using these political appearances in court for political appearances in court for political capital, you will see tonight perhaps a camera that will follow him amazed journey, its all carefully documented. It is relayed on the campaign videos, it is now part of the broader Fundraising Effort which is of course needed, hes already spent 4 million on his legal fees hes already spent 4 million on his legalfees and none hes already spent 4 million on his legal fees and none of these cases have yet to come to court. But lets begin with the scene in washington. Our colleague karl nasman is at the courthouse. We should talk about the geography. Youre actually standing outside the courthouse, very close to the Western Entrance to capital hill where of course all these events unfolded on january six. Where of course all these events unfolded on january six. Where of course all these events unfolded on january six. Yes. You would know unfolded o
and members of his inner-most circle. we re talking about the slates of fake electors set up in battleground states. they set up as the spark for the rest of the plan as conceived by john eastman. from the very beginning from when the plan was first conceived days after the november election, attorneys for the trump campaign were well aware of the fact that their plan for slates of fake electors was how should we put it fake. the new york times reported on emails from trump lawyers that say this, quote, we would just be sending in fake electoral votes to pence so someone in congress can make an objection when they start counting votes and start arguing that the they need to be counted. he wrote that on december 8, 2020 in an email to boris epshteyn, an advisor for the trump campaign. in a followup email, the same guy, mr. will len chick wrote that alternative votes is probably a better term, a better word than fake votes. he added a smiley face emoji. the plan quickly g