I would not doubt that someone is pulling strings to get Desantis the nomination without alienating the base. This is the only way.
Truth Social ... at least he taking it well, and focused on the his polls and how many votes he got 3 years ago ... "I have been summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, at 3 PM," Trump wrote. "I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States, who received far more votes than any sitting President in the History of our Country, and is currently leading, by far, all Candidates, both Democrat and Republican, in Polls of the 2024 Presidential Election. I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!"
It seems weird that he offered no defense or explanation ... it's like "I got a lot of votes, and I'm ahead in the polls, so I'm above the law".
Stoking the fires towards a civil war fought in Orange’s name. He’s watching the coverage and Toobin’
He’s dropped a video. Has to be heavily medicated. Edit to add look at his hair! Looks like it’s falling out! He won’t need to be shave for prison Outraged Trump Drops Video After Learning of Indictment: ‘Our Country Is Going to Hell’
NYT reporting an espionage act charge for willfully retaining defense secrets. NBC reporting conspiracy obstruction and making false statements charges. All he had to do was give the docs back. Well, I am sure the indictment is speaking and we will have details Tuesday. Based on public sourcing, this has a lot more gravitas than the New York case.
Also, a buddy texted me that he heard that the case was assigned to Judge Cannon, the judge who issued the order for a master after execution of the search warrant. He is a criminal defense lawyer. Tuesday will be an interesting day
Because the case involves national defense secrets, the government is going to want to offer him a sweetheart deal. He won’t take it