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Trump Pushes Filibuster Change, Endorses Arizona Official

In a series of posts, Trump called for a criminal referral against special counsel Jack Smith, repeated claims about Alaska’s voter rolls, urged Senate Republicans to kill the filibuster and pass his budget priorities, and endorsed Arizona Republican Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state. The posts spanned legal grievances, election integrity claims, and a push to move major legislation through the Senate. Trump also used the platform to reinforce his influence in an Arizona state race.

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Jack Smith Criminal Referral

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Trump reacted to a House panel’s accusation that Jack Smith lied to Congress and its call for the Justice Department to prosecute him. The post framed the matter as vindication for Trump and a sign that his allies are escalating attacks on the special counsel’s conduct.

This post fits Trump’s long-running effort to turn his legal battles into a political counteroffensive, portraying investigators as the real offenders rather than defendants or witnesses. By amplifying a criminal referral against Smith, he reinforces a narrative that his prosecutions were politically motivated and that Republicans should use institutional power to retaliate. It also keeps legal conflict central to his public messaging, which helps energize supporters who view the justice system as biased against him.

"Justice at last???"

"House panel accuses Jack Smith of lying to Congress, urges DOJ to prosecute"

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