Prosecutors have filed a document outlining their plans for the upcoming trial involving former President Donald Trump. The filing reveals that prosecutors intend to call witnesses, including election officials from battleground states and Trump's White House Deputy Chief of Staff, to testify against him.
Among the evidence prosecutors wish to present to the jury are Trump's campaign speeches from January 4 and January 6, 2021. They specifically highlight a speech in Georgia on January 4 and a speech on the Ellipse just before the riot at the US Capitol on January 6.
Additionally, prosecutors aim to introduce tweets that they argue demonstrate Trump's involvement in promoting the false narrative of election fraud. They claim these tweets were not part of Trump's official duties as president and want to show that he was aware there was no widespread fraud that could overturn his loss.
The filing also mentions a key witness who had access to Trump's Twitter account and is described as the only other adviser who could send tweets on his behalf. This individual, identified as the White House deputy chief of staff, is expected to testify that they only sent tweets at Trump's explicit direction. They specifically mention a tweet in which Trump criticized then-Vice President Mike Pence for lacking the courage to block the certification of the vote.
Overall, the filing provides a glimpse into the prosecution's strategy for the trial, highlighting the witnesses they plan to call and the evidence they intend to present to the jury. The document underscores the focus on Trump's actions and statements leading up to the events of January 6, 2021, and their alleged role in inciting the Capitol riot.
