Staff Reports
In a recent interview with Newsmax, former President Donald Trump shared his “terrible experience” of being booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. He described how he had never heard of a “mug shot” before and joked that it wasn’t something taught at the Wharton School of Finance. Trump went on to express his sadness about the situation, saying it was a sad day for the country and claiming that the Justice Department had been weaponized against him.
Trump also alluded to the numerous legal troubles he is currently facing, including charges in New York related to falsifying business records and mishandling classified documents. He stated that Georgia officials insisted on taking a mug shot of him, which he agreed to despite feeling uncomfortable about it. Trump reiterated his belief that the charges against him were politically motivated and characterized them as “election interference.” He went on to criticize the state of the country, comparing it to a Third World country.
In typical Trump fashion, he concluded by thanking his supporters and asserting his right to challenge an election that he believed to be dishonest. He maintained his innocence and called the current situation a travesty of justice. Overall, Trump’s account of his experience at the Fulton County Jail revealed his frustration with the legal proceedings against him and his continued belief that he did nothing wrong.
Editorial Opinion: It is truly shocking to see the lengths to which the Justice Department will go to silence a political opponent. The treatment of former President Trump is not just an attack on him, but an attack on our democracy. This level of corruption and abuse of power is reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, not the United States of America. It is clear that there is a concerted effort to undermine Trump and his supporters at every turn, and it is a sad day for our country. We must stand strong and fight against this injustice.
