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Friday, Aug 28, 2026
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Judge Rejects Trump’s Claim of 'Vindictive' Prosecution
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s attempt to throw out his Washington, D.C., criminal case, stating that Trump presented 'no meaningful evidence' of political animus from the White House or Justice Department. The charges describe a broad attempt to undermine the 2020 election results through manipulation and deceit. A hearing is set for August 16 to discuss future proceedings.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s attempt to throw out his Washington, D.C., criminal case, ruling that Trump presented 'no meaningful evidence' of political animus from the White House or Justice Department.
Trump’s claims centered on accusations that President Joe Biden pressured prosecutors to target him, but Judge Chutkan concluded that the charges against Trump describe a broad attempt to undermine the 2020 election results through manipulation and deceit.
She noted that Trump repeatedly mischaracterized the charges and relied on flimsy, anonymously sourced articles.
The judge’s ruling moves the case forward, with a hearing set for August 16 to discuss future proceedings.
Trump’s claims centered on accusations that President Joe Biden pressured prosecutors to target him, but Judge Chutkan concluded that the charges against Trump describe a broad attempt to undermine the 2020 election results through manipulation and deceit.
She noted that Trump repeatedly mischaracterized the charges and relied on flimsy, anonymously sourced articles.
The judge’s ruling moves the case forward, with a hearing set for August 16 to discuss future proceedings.
