August 24, 2023

It's been quite a day. Many of Donald Trump's allies have been arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, where the former President faces 13 charges, including soliciting a public officer to violate his oath, conspiracy to commit forgery, and making false statements and filings. All defendants, including the twice-indicted President, also face a racketeering charge under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

Trump hired criminal defense lawyer Steve Sadow at the last minute to replace Drew Findling to handle the Georgia arrest.

Trump pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. The defendant was processed like anyone else, except most people would have to wait in a cell before seeing a judge. Trump should have been handcuffed.

One thing that people are curious about is Trump's actual weight. His White House doctor, Ronny Jackson -- now a Texas lawmaker -- made the former President out to be Herculean. Jackson said Trump was 6 foot, 3 inches, and weighs 239 pounds.

So, people want to know Lumpy's weight, especially with his history of fat-shaming people. Except he quoted his weight while being processed -- another lie. He's not 215 pounds.

Before leaving for Fulton, Trump lashed out at Fulton County DA Fani Willis because, of course he did.

"231,000,000 Views, and still counting," Trump said of his interview with Tucker Carlson. "The Biggest Video on Social Media, EVER, more than double the Super Bowl!"

"But please excuse me, I have to start getting ready to head down to Atlanta, Georgia, where Murder and other Violent Crimes have reached levels never seen before, to get ARRESTED by a Radical Left, Lowlife District Attorney, Fani Willis, for A PERFECT PHONE CALL, and having the audacity to challenge a RIGGED & STOLEN ELECTION," he insisted. "THE EVIDENCE IS IRREFUTABLE! ARREST TIME: 7:30 P.M."

Then he posted again about an hour later.

"Why is there so much MURDER in Atlanta? Why is there so much Violent Crime? People are afraid to go outside to buy a loaf of bread!" he falsely said. "One big reason is that failed District Attorney, Fani Willis, who is campaigning and fundraising off “get Trump” (much like the others!), doesn’t have the Time, Money, or Interest to go after the real criminals, even the REALLY Violent ones, that are destroying Atlanta, and its once beautiful culture and way of life. This is yet another SAD DAY IN AMERICA!"

Crime and murder rates are down in Atlanta. Violent crime is down more than 20% compared to last year, according to the Atlanta Police Department. He's just a shameless liar.

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