Trump falsely claims 'total exoneration' after partial Fulton County grand jury report release

On February 16, 2023, after a judge ordered the introduction and conclusion of the Fulton County special grand jury's 2020-election-interference report released while keeping charging-recommendation sections sealed, Trump posted on Truth Social: 'Thank you to the Special Grand Jury in the Great State of Georgia for your Patriotism & Courage. Total exoneration.' The released portions did not name Trump and found no widespread fraud in Georgia's 2020 election, but legal experts said the still-sealed sections were withheld specifically because they contained recommendations on which individuals should be charged, including recommendations that ultimately covered Trump himself. Reporters and legal analysts, including CNN's Norm Eisen, said the report's substance pointed toward possible indictment rather than exoneration. The grand jury's forewoman later said she found Trump's exoneration claim amusing when reporters read it to her.

“Thank you to the Special Grand Jury in the Great State of Georgia for your Patriotism & Courage. Total exoneration. The USA is very proud of you!!” Quote verified against source