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Donald Trump Published March 26, 2023 1:26pm EDT

Trump suggests Manhattan DA Bragg

'already dropped the case' against
him: 'It's a fake case'
Trump says, 'They have absolutely nothing'

By Jessica Chasmar , Brooke Singman Fox News

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested Saturday that Manhattan

District Attorney Alvin Bragg has dropped the case against him for alleged campaign
finance violations.

"Ithink they've already dropped the case," Trump told reporters aboard his plane after
appearing at a campaign rally in Waco, Texas.

"It's a fake case. Some fake cases, they have absolutely nothing."

When asked for comment about Trump’s claim the case has been dropped, Trump
campaign spokesman Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital: "This has been dropped
because everyone knows this was a partisan witch-hunt by a radical, leftist DA that sought
to politically weaponize the Justice system to influence an election."

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Waco Regional Airport. ( (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty
Images))

COMER WARNS BRAGG HE MUST TESTIFY AFTER STUMBLING INTO HIS TERRITORY
DURING TRUMP PROBE

Itwas reported last week that Bragg's office would likely issue an indictment for alleged
hush-money payments that Trump supposedly made as a presidential candidate in 2016
to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have demanded that Bragg testify before
Congress about the details of his probe.

Former President Donald J. Trump is facing an indictment from New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg. (Shane
Bevel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images/Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference after Steve Bannon, former advisor to former
President Donald Trump surrendered at the NY District Attorney's office to face charges on September 8, 2022 in New York
City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

The D.A's office blasted the Republicans' request in a statement Saturday

"We evaluate cases in our jurisdiction based on the facts, the law, and the evidence. It is
not appropriate for Congress to interfere with pending local investigations," the office said.
"This unprecedented inquiry by federal elected officials into an ongoing matter serves only
to hinder, disrupt and undermine the legitimate work of our dedicated prosecutors. As
always, we will continue to follow the facts and be guided by the rule of law in everything
we do."

The office told Fox News Digital that Bragg "stands by" his previous pledge to publicly
state the conclusion of the investigation, "whether we conclude our work without bringing
charges, or move forward with an indictment."

Jessica Chasmar is a digital writer on the politics team for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can
be sent to Jessica.Chasmar@fox.com.

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l libocracyishypocrisy
3 hours ago
"We evaluate cases in our jurisdiction based on the facts, the law, and the evidence. It is not appropriate
Congress to interfere with pending local investigations,"
That is quite the take considering Braggs office is persuing a federal crime which he has no jurisdiction

Ifhe is basing ...

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c cvd19
2 hours ago
Nothing has done more for your health, wealth and wisdom than private free market enterprise and
harity via individual self-determination. Nothing has done more to crush your liberty, justice, safety and
than 7 times more costly big government programs from autocratic politicians and bu...
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B Bluejacket
1 hour ago
When local government use their position and power to go after a person strictly on political bias, then it’s
job of congress to investigate. Just as they did in the 1960’s riots for Jim Crowe law’s.
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t theleftaintright
2 hours ago
The office told Fox News Digital that Bragg "stands by" his previous pledge to publicly state the
onclusion of the investigation, "whether we conclude our work without bringing charges, or move
with an indictment."
AKA we will not be bringing charges but want to save face by issuing this st...
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f functionalhuman
2 hours ago
the feds fully investigated this. the feds would have loved to nail Trump. they tried...and failed. now
ragg...the man who campaigned on getting Trump...is trying to circumvent fed jurisdiction to state
and change a misdemeanor to a felony for an incident that allegedly happened so l... See

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F FormerBizProf
2 hours ago
Bragg is just another George Soros bought & paid for minion who does anything to disrupt America like
did to the British pound years ago.
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C CBDC_Is_Slavery
2 hours ago
All of these cases are just based in Trump Derangement Syndrome and demonstrate the corruption that
xists in our government institutions. This is why all government must be kept to the absolute minimum,
the power of government is dangerous. We need to shrink the federal government by about...
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t tallhat
1 hour ago
Why is Bragg doing this? Because he thought he could get away with it.

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w washingtondemocrats_r_iconoclasts
1 hour ago
This is a smart move by Trump which puts Bragg in an even more precarious position. Setting aside that
city DA has no jurisdiction over federal crimes, if Bragg drops the case then Trump is right yet again. If
continues down the path of TDS, then Trump gains even more support and becomes ...
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e elconquistador69
1 hour ago
I knew Trump would stick his chest out and do a tap dance on the headstone of Bragg’s not so recently
investigation.
I laugh in the face of those who thought they really had Trump this time! I also far t in their general
Pffft
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itwontbelongnow
2 hours ago
Alvin Bragg is not above the law. He needs to testify in front of the House if requested. If Bragg has
othing to hide then why is he trying to hide it. If he refuses to testify then the House can demand the
of arms go and arrest Alvin Braggs. It is time to enforce the law.
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m matttriumphs
1 hour ago
The solution is simple: Indict Bragg (the charge doesn’t matter), jail him, and the the prisoners have full
We can play this game.
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J JoeTable
1 minute ago
Congress has no jurisdiction over state-prosecutors. No matter what Gym Jordan says.
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billthegunowner
2 hours ago
I can't help but wonder if this had been an ordinary citizen, would Bragg have chased a hush money case
imilar this like he did? I think we all know the answer. Bragg should be relieved of his job duties
if not sooner.

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j johnn707
3 hours ago
as an Independent I have tried to listen to the views of both sides. It became obvious to me several years
go that most of the major news organizations no longer cared about reporting the news. They only
about an agenda. That agenda was to constantly criticize those who love this country, de... See

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P Politicomask
2 hours ago
Divide and conquer. The US will fall to this as have many countries throughout history.
Americans need to realize we have more in common than not, but if they can keep us divided, not united,
is much easier to control the population.

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c cvd19
2 hours ago
Nothing has done more for your health, wealth and wisdom than private free market enterprise and
harity via individual self-determination. Nothing has done more to crush your liberty, justice, safety and
than 7 times more costly big government programs from autocratic politicians and bu...
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j johnnybgoode160
3 hours ago
Very well played, President Trump. You’ve got my vote yet again in 2024. I’d love to see you walk the
out of the White House!!
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w wv4trump2020
2 hours ago
Please be sure Joe does not fall on the way out
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d doesntplaywellwithothers
1 hour ago
Be sure to search him for classified as you walk him out.
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g guido123
3 hours ago
The democrats have taught Americans how to hate and hate we do. Come 2024 we will show them just
a great job they did. Never, ever, ever, will I vote another blue D and that’s a promise.
Reply 63 3 Share

g george1741
3 hours ago
I absolutely agree with you...100%!!
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t the.bad.hombre
2 hours ago
LOL I heard the same in 2018, 2020 and 2022.
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