Donald Trump calls indictment a ‘political hit job’

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Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday made his first public appearance since his federal indictment, speaking to Republican audiences in Georgia as he tried to rally supporters to his defence.

During a speech at the Georgia Republican Convention, Trump cast his indictment by the Department of Justice as an attempt to hurt his chances of returning to the White House as he campaigns for a second term in office. "I never thought such a thing could happen to America," he said.

The strategy is a well-worn one for Trump, who remains the front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination despite his mounting legal woes.

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