Former President Donald Trump has publicly distanced himself from Sidney Powell, a lawyer once a prominent figure in his post-election legal team.
What Happened: Trump stated that Powell was "never" his attorney, a claim that comes after Powell's recent legal troubles.
Trump's statement was clear and concise: "Sidney Powell was never my attorney and never represented me in any way."
This assertion seems to starkly contrast to Powell's previous involvement in Trump's post-election challenges, where she made multiple baseless claims about election fraud, the Mediaite reports.
It's worth noting that Powell's recent legal woes might have prompted Trump's decision to distance himself.
Powell recently entered a plea agreement concerning charges related to her post-election activities.
Last week, Powell pleaded guilty on Thursday as part of a deal with prosecutors regarding the 2020 presidential election.
Powell’s plea deal comes with a $6,000 fine and six years of probation. She also agreed to testify against her co-defendants at future trials, including Trump. Powell, 68, pleaded guilty to six misdemeanors related to election interference.
Prior to representing Trump, Powell was a practicing attorney for more than two decades.
In the early 2000s, Powell represented many executives involved in the Enron scandal, including former Arthur Anderson executive Jim Brown.
While Trump's statement might surprise some, it's not the first time he has distanced himself from individuals who have faced legal or public relations challenges. The former president has a history of distancing himself from associates when they become politically or legally inconvenient.
How this development will impact Powell's legal situation or Trump's political future remains to be seen. For now, the former president seems keen on maintaining a clear boundary between himself and the embattled lawyer.
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