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I stand by my decisions as Special Counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump. I made these decisions without regard to President Trump's political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy in the 2024 presidential election. … Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes. … If asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether that president was a Republican or a Democrat. … I stand by my testimony before the House of Representatives. I will not be silenced by the continued threats of prosecution from the president or others. … [Of his former staff:] I'm extremely proud to have worked with them, and the fact that they have been targeted illegally, lost their jobs illegally, and had their lives turned upside down by this Department of Justice is an outrage.