In 1989, the Navajo tribal government ousted chairman Peter MacDonald, Sr. over corruption and bribery allegations. The ensuing riot and prosecution is a guide for federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump, says Ken Ballen. “These are the same, almost the exact same words President Trump would use on January 6," he added. SEE MORE: Trump says he is target of Jan. 6 investigation“Like President Trump,” Ballen said, “Chairman McDonald was not at the site of the riot. President,” MacDonald told Trump, “we know you’ll succeed.

Source: CNN July 19, 2023 20:32 UTC