Trump Says Alaska’s Peltola “Should Be Prosecuted”
President Trump called Wednesday for criminal prosecution of Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and the second “Dan Sullivan” on the ballot, after The New York Times reported texts showing her campaign discussed recruiting a candidate with GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s name. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Alaskans “deserve the honest truth.” Peltola’s campaign says it has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign; no one has been charged.
What’s confirmed
- President Trump called Wednesday for criminal prosecution of Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and the second “Dan Sullivan” on the ballot, after The New York Times reported texts showing her campaign discussed recruiting a candidate with GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s name.
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Alaskans “deserve the honest truth.” Peltola’s campaign says it has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign; no one has been charged.
Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: AP, Politico, NBC News and USA Today.
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- Now: 96% with 4 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Trump’s own remarks (via AP).Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 96% with 4 independent confirmations.
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