Trump's criminal complaint: Trump's latest defense against the criminal charges brought against him in the election interference case backfires on social media

On Fox News, Trump boasted that his approval ratings went up after each impeachment. Anyone who has heard that being accused of interfering in a presidential election when you have every right to do so has heard that it improves your poll numbers, he noted.

Trump is accused of election tampering in a criminal case in federal court in Washington. He is also facing charges in other jurisdictions and cases. He was indicted again last week following the Supreme Court's ruling in July that Trump could not be prosecuted for official acts. Nevertheless, Trump stated unequivocally on Sunday that he had every right to interfere in the election.

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Lawmakers, former prosecutors, lawyers and other legal experts had prepared to fact-check, and some claimed Trump appeared to be confessing to a crime. Here's what they all noted about X:

It is illegal to interfere in elections. Interfering in a presidential election is illegal. Here we have the banality of evil in action: Trump claims he can override the will of the electorate to win an election he did not win. He will do it again. Americans must now cast an overwhelming majority of votes against him. In his defense, Trump claims there is no precedent for charging a president with election rigging. But then again, there is no precedent for a president interfering in a political process, either. That puts them in this situation. It is not legal for anyone to interfere in an election. Either Trump is old and delusional, or Trump believes his own lies. Either way, he is not worthy to be president. To be clear: No one or anyone has the right to interfere in a presidential election. It is illegal to act in this way. It is against the law and against every oath taken by this son of a bitch and those who support him.Also read: Harry Potter HBO series: Will Harry and Ginny get the romance they deserve? Bonnie Wright comments

FAQ

Has Donald Trump admitted to meddling in the election?
Many legal experts believe that Trump's statement on Fox News that he had the right to interfere in the 2020 election could be interpreted as an admission of guilt.

Is interference in a presidential election permissible?
No, election interference is prohibited by law and violates democratic ideals. Trump's claim that he has the authority to interfere has been sharply criticized.