Trump dismisses plea deal in criminal case as “fake.”

Ryan SaavedraAugust 13, 2023

Former President Donald Trump Remains Defiant

When asked about a federal judge’s‍ warning to avoid making public ‌statements that could be seen as intimidating witnesses or influencing the jury‌ pool, Donald Trump was anything but cooperative. The former president, ⁢known for his‌ outspoken nature, seemed noncommittal and dismissive.

During an interview⁤ at the⁤ Iowa State ‍Fair, a reporter brought up Judge Tanya Chutkan’s order, which pertains‌ to ⁤Special Counsel Jack Smith’s ‍criminal case against Trump for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020‍ presidential election. Trump’s response was filled with defiance and accusations.

“We’ll have to take a look‍ at ‍the order,” Trump said. “The whole thing is a fake.‍ It was put out by Biden. And they put it out because ⁢they can’t win an election the fair way.”

Trump continued to claim that this order was election interference orchestrated by ‌President Biden, who he believes is struggling⁣ in the polls. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Trump seemed unfazed and uncooperative.

After the event, Trump made his way to the airport, heading to his golf club in New Jersey. However,⁤ even on the ⁤tarmac, he couldn’t escape the questions.

When asked if there was a possibility of him accepting a plea deal in Georgia, Trump’s response was clear and unwavering.

“We⁤ did nothing wrong. We don’t ever take a⁢ plea deal,” Trump stated firmly. “It’s a wise guy question. You’re just a wise guy. ⁢We don’t ⁣take plea deals because I did nothing wrong. It’s‍ called election interference.”

Trump is currently facing numerous felony⁤ charges in two federal cases, including one from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.⁤ Additionally, he may face indictment in the coming days in ‍a case from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, all related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 ⁢presidential election.