Coverage dated November 3, 2022

DOJ considers special counsel if Trump runs in 2024

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Sources say the Justice Department is considering a special counsel to oversee investigations into Former President Trump. The step may be necessary if Trump officially declares his candidacy for President again because of the political implications.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Exclusive: DOJ mulling potential special counsel if Trump runs in 2024 (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz and Jeremy Herb, CNN As Donald Trump inches closer to launching another presidential run after the midterm election, Justice Department officials have discussed whether a Trump candidacy would create the need for a special counsel to oversee two sprawling federal inves…

  2. Washington Examiner

    DOJ considers special counsel for Trump if he runs in 2024: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Justice Department officials are discussing whether there is a need to appoint a special counsel to oversee two investigations into former President Donald Trump if he decides to run for president again in 2024, according to a new report.

  3. KVIA El Paso

    DOJ considers special counsel if Trump runs in 2024 (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    Sources say the Justice Department is considering a special counsel to oversee investigations into Former President Trump. The step may be necessary if Trump officially declares his candidacy for President again because of the political implications.

  4. Truthout

    DOJ Considering Special Counsel for Trump Cases in Event he Announces 2024 Presidential Run (opens Truthout)

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    The conversations between DOJ officials indicate that indictments are likely for the former president.

  5. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Exclusive: DOJ mulling potential special counsel if Trump runs in 2024 | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Exclusive: DOJ mulling potential special counsel if Trump runs in 2024

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