Former President Donald Trump responded to attorney Sidney Powell’s guilty plea in a Fulton County, Georgia, election case by stating that she was never his attorney.
“Sidney Powell was one of millions and millions of people who believed, and still believe, that the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged and stolen,” he wrote on Truth Social.
He emphasized that Ms. Powell was not his attorney and never had been. If she had been his attorney, there would have been a conflict of interest, according to the former president.
Ms. Powell successfully represented General Mike Flynn, who was unfairly treated and abused by the government, but her efforts were in vain. Despite the evidence, he was prosecuted relentlessly. President Trump, who granted Flynn a full pardon, expressed his admiration for him and other innocent individuals facing persecution by what he called a ”Fascist government.”
As Ms. Powell’s trial in Fulton County approached, she distanced herself from President Trump. Her attorneys stated in a court filing that she did not officially represent President Trump or his campaign, as she never signed an engagement agreement. Furthermore, her name was never included in any Trump campaign court filings.
Ms. Powell agreed to cooperate with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office and testify against her co-defendants in the election-related case. In return, she pleaded guilty to six misdemeanors and agreed to pay a fine, while avoiding the racketeering charge that implicated her and 18 other co-defendants, including the former president.
The plea came just before her scheduled trial date of October 23, alongside attorney Kenneth Chesebro, who also pleaded guilty to related crimes. Both Powell and Chesebro agreed to testify against other defendants in the case.
Nearly three years ago, President Trump announced that Ms. Powell would join his legal team, working alongside Rudy Giuliani and other lawyers. She later appeared in a news conference with Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, making allegations about voter fraud in the 2020 election.
However, the campaign’s legal department clarified that she was never part of their team.
In 2020, President Trump’s campaign released a statement stating that Ms. Powell was practicing law independently and was not a member of the Trump Legal Team or the president’s personal lawyer.
Judge Scott McAfee presides in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 14, 2023. (Miguel Martinez-Pool/Getty Images)
Despite the campaign’s statement, Ms. Powell continued her legal pursuits.
After the election, Ms. Powell gained attention for her claims about voter fraud and her promise to “release the Kraken.”
Between December 2020 and November 2021, she raised over $14 million through her nonprofit organization, Defending the Republic. The organization spent approximately million, including legal fees and other expenses. Ms. Powell emphasized that her nonprofit has independent accountants, legal counsel, and auditors.
Compelled to Lie?
Harvey Silverglate, lawyer for John Eastman, one of the co-defendants, expressed his belief that Ms. Powell is innocent and attempting to avoid an unjust conviction based on an unfair law.
According to Mr. Silverglate, conspiracy cases are more challenging to defend against than substantive criminal cases. He explained that if the government can convince a jury of involvement in a conspiracy, individuals are held responsible for the actions of other members of the conspiracy, regardless of their own innocence.
Mr. Silverglate questioned Ms. Powell’s intentions if she is called to testify. He wondered if she would tell the truth or say what the prosecution wants to hear. He emphasized that her previous statements may not necessarily reflect the truth.
Did Sidney Powell ever officially represent President Donald Trump or his campaign during the 2020 Presidential Election?
Esident Donald Trump made a statement regarding attorney Sidney Powell’s guilty plea in a Fulton County, Georgia, election case. In his statement, he clarified that Powell was not his attorney and never had been. He emphasized that if she had been his attorney, there would have been a conflict of interest. President Trump stated that Powell was one of the many people who believed that the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged and stolen.
It is important to note that Powell successfully represented General Mike Flynn, who President Trump granted a full pardon to. President Trump expressed his admiration for Flynn and other innocent individuals who faced persecution by what he called a “Fascist government.” Despite Powell’s efforts and the evidence presented, Flynn was relentlessly prosecuted.
As Powell’s trial in Fulton County drew near, she distanced herself from President Trump. Her attorneys filed a court document stating that she did not officially represent President Trump or his campaign, as she never signed an engagement agreement. Additionally, her name was never included in any Trump campaign court filings.
Ultimately, Powell agreed to cooperate with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office and testify against her co-defendants in the election-related case. She pleaded guilty to six misdemeanors and agreed to pay a fine, avoiding the racketeering charge that implicated her and other co-defendants, including the former president.
Her guilty plea came just before her scheduled trial date of October 23, alongside attorney Kenneth Chesebro, who also pleaded guilty to related crimes. Both Powell and Chesebro agreed to testify against other defendants in the case.
It is worth mentioning that nearly three years ago, President Trump announced that Powell would join his legal team, working alongside Rudy Giuliani and other lawyers. She later appeared in a news conference with Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, making allegations about voter fraud in the 2020 election. However, the Trump campaign’s legal department clarified that Powell was never part of their team.
In conclusion, former President Donald Trump clarified that Sidney Powell was never his attorney and that she held the belief, like many others, that the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged and stolen. Powell’s recent guilty plea in the Fulton County election case has sparked discussions and further legal actions, bringing attention to the complexities surrounding the election and its aftermath.
