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Mark Meadows, Trump's Final Chief of Staff, Cooperates with Special Counsel Investigation
Former Chief of Staff Testifies Before Grand Jury
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has spoken with Special Counsel Jack Smith's team on multiple occasions this year. Meadows was granted immunity by Smith, who is leading the investigation into former President Donald Trump's actions surrounding the 2020 election.
Immunity Granted to Meadows
Meadows' immunity deal protects him from prosecution in exchange for his cooperation. He has testified before a federal grand jury and provided documents to investigators.
"Just Following Orders" Defense Rejected
In a separate development, Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his "just following orders" defense. However, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas rejected the request, signaling that the court is unlikely to overturn the longstanding precedent against this defense.
Arizona Indictments
Meanwhile, a state grand jury in Arizona has indicted Trump aides Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Boris Epshteyn, as well as "fake electors" who backed Trump in the 2020 election. The indictments allege that the defendants conspired to overturn the election results.
Ongoing Investigation
The ongoing investigation into Trump's actions is expected to intensify in the coming months. Meadows' cooperation and the indictments in Arizona could provide significant evidence for potential charges against Trump or his associates.
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