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Why did Donald Trump plead the Fifth?

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3 years ago

August 11, 2022

Omer Kablan

What is the Fifth Amendment and why was it invoked by the former US President Donald Trump?

And why was it invoked by the former US President Donald Trump?

Trump declined to answer questions before the New York state’s attorney general in an investigation into his family’s business practices.

He said “I declined to answer the questions under the rights and privileges afforded to every citizen under the United States Constitution”

This was a reference to the United States Constitution’s Fifth Amendment.

In short, exercising the Fifth Amendment protects you against self-incrimination.

But some commentators have found Trump hypocritical because of his previous stance

According to Reuters,

“Trump’s decision not to answer questions could carry consequences. Should the investigation lead to a trial, jurors could take his silence into account. Politically, it could also give adversaries ammunition about whether Trump has something to hide as he looks towards another presidential run in 2024”.

But other’s say these investigations are firing him up to become the Republican Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 elections.

In his statements over the years, the former President denied wrongdoing and says the probes are part of a vendetta against him by news organizations.

Recently, there was also an unprecedented FBI raid to his Florida home as part of a seperate investigation

Only time will tell, how all this will play out.

If it’s in Trumps favor he will most likely be the Republican Party’s Presidential contender.

Or these investigations may further damage him.

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Violence broke out in The Hague

Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

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2 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

Violence broke out in The Hague as Dutch police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of anti migration demonstrators. The protest, organised by a right wing activist just weeks before a national election, turned chaotic with thirty people arrested and two officers injured.

Protesters waved Dutch flags and far right symbols while clashing with authorities, throwing rocks and bottles. A police car was set alight, a highway was blocked, and the headquarters of the centre left D66 party was vandalised, with its leader condemning the destruction as an attack on democracy.

Far right leader Geert Wilders, who currently leads in opinion polls, condemned the violence despite being invited to attend.

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Elon Musk was seen at State Farm Stadium

Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

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September 22, 2025

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Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

Elon Musk was seen among tens of thousands of mourners at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where a memorial service was held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The stadium, filled with attendees wearing red, white, and blue, became the stage for one of the largest political memorials in recent history.

Musk joined a high-profile guest list that included President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and media figures such as Tucker Carlson. His presence underscored the mix of politics, culture, and celebrity that surrounded the event.

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Snipers rev up crowds at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

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September 22, 2025

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Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Phoenix, thousands of supporters gathered for an event that blended solemn remembrance with political spectacle. The security presence was immense, resembling the scale of a state funeral or even a major sporting event.

From the rooftops, Secret Service snipers became an unexpected part of the performance, drawing loud cheers from mourners below. Their presence highlighted the extraordinary security measures put in place for the controversial conservative activist.

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