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In a resounding display of loyalty, Jorge Masvidal has once again stepped forward to showcase his allegiance to the former President of the United States, Donald Trump. Throughout his career, Masvidal has consistently stood by Mr. Trump, advocating for his policies and ideals.

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However, the recent unfolding of events has cast a shadow over Trump’s political legacy. A federal court in Miami has unsealed an indictment against the former President and his former aide, Walt Nauta. The indictment, comprising seven counts, including conspiracy to obstruct justice and concealing documents, alleges that Mr. Trump unlawfully retained classified information and colluded with Nauta to conceal crucial evidence.

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These charges carry severe consequences, with a prison sentence of 20 years looming over Trump. The ex-POTUS is expected to face these charges in a Miami court, where the weight of 37 counts awaits him. If found guilty on all counts, Donald Trump could potentially face an astounding maximum of 400 years behind bars, coupled with fines amounting to $9.5 million.

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Notably, Walt Nauta, Trump’s former aide, faces similar charges, albeit without the willful retention counts. In the midst of this headline-making news, ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal fearlessly emerged to voice his unwavering support for Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump’s recent news outrages Jorge Masvidal

Even in retirement after a remarkable two-decade career in the sport, Jorge Masvidal made it a point to speak highly of Donald Trump, emphasizing their enduring camaraderie. However, as the threat of imprisonment looms over the former POTUS, ‘Gamebred’ has taken to Twitter to express his dismay at the actions being taken against Mr. Trump.

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“If you’re a republican, watch out. If you’re a democrat, anything goes. There are two tiers of justice in America. Shameful! No former president has ever been treated like this. #WitchHunt.”

This isn’t the first time ‘Gamebred’ defended Trump. Back in 2020, the fighter voiced his support for him in a rally across Miami. This was a part of the ‘Fighters Against Socialism’ initiative. Over the past few years, Masvidal has backed the former POTUS several times.

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Read more: Jorge Masvidal Branded a ‘Fake’ Donald Trump Supporter by Colby Covington

It is unprecedented for a former president to face such circumstances. Nevertheless, Trump remains resolute, vehemently denying any wrongdoing and steadfastly holding onto his innocence amidst the storm of allegations. As the legal proceedings unfold and the public discourse intensifies, the situation remains fluid.

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How do you view this situation? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing.

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