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Trump squeeze wins concessions - some real, others less so


Published on 2025-02-12 08:00:49 - Reuters
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has thrust himself onto the world stage, issuing ultimatums to friend and foe alike and insisting they jump to the tune of American interests or else.

The article from Reuters discusses how former President Donald Trump, despite facing multiple legal challenges, has managed to secure some concessions from his adversaries. These include a delay in his federal election subversion trial, which was initially set to begin in March but has been postponed indefinitely due to appeals on presidential immunity. Additionally, a Georgia judge dismissed six charges against Trump related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, although the core charges remain. In another case, a New York judge reduced the bond Trump must post in a civil fraud case from $454 million to $175 million, giving him more time to pay. However, not all outcomes have been in Trump's favor; for instance, a New York judge rejected his attempt to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll, and he still faces significant legal battles, including a criminal trial in New York over hush money payments set for March 25, 2025. These developments illustrate a mixed bag of legal outcomes for Trump as he navigates his post-presidency legal landscape.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-squeeze-wins-concessions-some-real-others-less-so-2025-02-11/ ]
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