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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, claiming that New York’s prosecution and sentencing of former President Donald Trump interfered with the presidential election.
Bailey argues that these actions hinder Trump’s ability to campaign and infringe on Missourians’ right to a well-informed vote. The lawsuit seeks to delay Trump’s sentencing until after the November election and to lift any gag orders against him. Filed directly with the U.S. Supreme Court, the suit invokes its original jurisdiction, a power the Court rarely exercises.
This move has sparked debate, with some supporting Bailey’s position against perceived election interference and others criticizing it as a political tactic.
🚨BREAKING: I have filed suit against the State of New York for hijacking the presidential election by illegally scheming to jail their presidential opponent, President Trump.
New York is waging war on American Democracy — and Missouri will not let it stand.
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— Attorney General Andrew Bailey (@AGAndrewBailey) July 3, 2024
I am asking the Supreme Court to declare that New York’s actions unlawfully interfere with the presidential election, to remove any gag orders against President Trump, and to halt the impending sentencing until after the presidential election. pic.twitter.com/MSnmHzJkSj
— Attorney General Andrew Bailey (@AGAndrewBailey) July 3, 2024
