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Trump jokes about flying to Russia after bond set in Georgia case

Former President Donald Trump joked about fleeing the country to join Russian President Vladimir Putin after a $200,000 bond was set for his felony charges in Georgia.
Trump ridiculed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for considering him a "flight risk" and sarcastically suggested flying commercial to Russia, questioning if anyone would recognize him.
Despite facing multiple charges and allegations, including those at the federal level and in New York state, Trump has pleaded not guilty and claims to be a victim of political persecution and election interference.

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Trump jokes of fleeing to Russia after learning of $200K bond in Georgia case

As he did with myriad Russia-related allegations, Trump has contended that the indictment, as well as the three others he faces, are part of a broader political witch hunt designed to derail his political future.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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WND

'I am sure no one would recognize me': Trump mocks idea he's a 'flight risk'

President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Friday, July 10, 2020, en route to Miami International Airport in Miami. (Official White House photo by Tia Dufour) By Harold Hutchison Daily Caller News Foundation Former President Donald Trump mocked Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over a $200,000 bond requirement from his indictment over efforts to contest the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. “…

2 years ago·Medford, United States

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Dennis Michael Lynch

Trump jokes about fleeing to Russia amid upcoming arraignment in Georgia

After being indicted by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over 2020 election issues in Georgia, former President Donald Trump is expected to voluntarily turn himself in on Thursday.

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New York Magazine

Does Trump Want Me to Think He’s a Flight Risk?

Donald Trump mocked his $200,000 bond ahead of his Georgia arraignment, suggesting on Truth Social that DA Fani Willis is crazy to think he’d fly his private jet to Vladimir Putin in Russia. But his detailed plan was a tad suspicious.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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The Daily Caller

‘I Am Sure No One Would Recognize Me’: Trump Mocks Idea That He Is A ‘Flight Risk’

Donald Trump mocked Fani Willis over a $200,000 bond requirement from his indictment over efforts to contest the results of the 2020 election Tuesday.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

Trump jokes about flying to Russia after bond set in Georgia case

Former President Trump joked about fleeing to Russia after his bond was set at $200,000 in the Georgia case over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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