“These are the two most subpoenaed human beings in history.”Trump offered no comprehensive record establishing this sweeping historical ranking.
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Campaign rally · 2022-11-07
Dayton: Trump Compares His Family’s Subpoenas to Al Capone
About this speech
At an Ohio rally, Trump described his children as extraordinarily subpoenaed and compared their scrutiny with figures such as Al Capone, Jesse James and Billy the Kid.
What stands out in this speech
The comparison is theatrical rather than an evidence-based measure of legal scrutiny.
“You have to be the most honest person ever.”Trump recounted an unnamed friend praising his honesty while discussing investigations.
Transcript location: 00:08:54
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