Trump comments on Fulton County arrest

Former President Donald Trump:⁣ “A Sad Day for America”

Former President​ Donald Trump,‍ speaking⁤ to reporters after being released on bond in Fulton County on Thursday night, expressed his deep disappointment with his arrest on multiple felony counts. He described ‌it as “a very sad day for America that should never happen.”

Charges and Allegations

Trump, along with 18‍ other co-defendants,‌ is facing a ​total of 13 felony counts. These ​charges ⁤include:

• Solicitation of Violation of Oath by ⁤Public Officer ‌(3 counts)
• Conspiracy to Commit​ Forgery‌ in​ the First Degree (2 counts)
• Conspiracy to Commit False Statements and ​Writings (2 counts)
• False Statements⁢ and Writings (2 counts)
• Violation of the Georgia RICO Act (1 count)
• Conspiracy to Commit Impersonating a Public​ Officer (1 count)
• Conspiracy to Commit Filing False Documents (1 count)
• Filing ⁢False Documents (1 count)

Trump’s Defense

Before boarding his⁤ plane to leave‌ the state, Trump addressed the reporters⁣ and defended his actions, stating that⁣ he was simply “challenging an election.”

“I thought the election was a rigged election, a stolen election,” he explained. “And⁣ I should have every right to do that.”

Trump pointed to Democrats who have also ‌claimed that elections were stolen from them, using‌ their arguments as proof that he should be allowed to ⁢do the same.

Denial of Wrongdoing

Trump vehemently denied any wrongdoing and expressed his belief that the criminal cases against him were ⁤examples of ‌”election interference.”

“What has ‌taken place​ here is ⁢a travesty of justice. We did nothing wrong, I did nothing wrong,” he asserted. “And everybody knows⁤ that I’ve never ⁤had such support.”

He ​concluded by thanking the reporters for ⁢their presence and support, ⁣reiterating his right to challenge what he perceives as a dishonest election.

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