Summary
A federal grand jury is set to convene in Florida in January 2026 following claims by Mike Davis, an ally of President Trump, that it will look into a supposed conspiracy to harm the president. The court's order to form the jury does not specify its purpose, but Davis believes it will investigate political actions against Trump. These developments have raised debates about political influence in the justice system.
Key Facts
- A federal grand jury will start in January 2026 in the Southern District of Florida.
- Mike Davis, a Trump supporter, claims the jury will investigate a plot against President Trump.
- The order for the grand jury does not mention any specific investigation or mention Trump.
- Davis is a former aide to a Republican senator and founded a group to support conservative judicial nominees.
- Two grand juries will be seated, one in Fort Lauderdale and one in Fort Pierce.
- Davis has called for an inquiry into what he views as a decades-long conspiracy against Trump, although he lacks an official government position.
- The grand jury order was requested by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jason A. Reding Quiñones, according to court documents.
- The discussions highlight debates about the independence of the judicial system during President Trump’s second term.
