Donald Trump has been accused of violating federal law by allegedly calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ceasefire deal the U.S. is helping negotiate between Israel and Hamas.

The former president allegedly made the call on August 14, according to Axios, which cited two unnamed “U.S. sources who were briefed on the call.”

If Trump did make the call, he would potentially be breaking the law as the Logan Act, enacted in 1799, prohibits unauthorized private citizens from negotiating with foreign governments on behalf of the U.S.

American Muckrakers, an organization that states it seeks to hold politicians and officials accountable, has filed a request with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of State.

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    27 days ago

    The only truthful thing he has ever said was “I could shoot someone on 5th Ave and not lose supporters.”

    Implied is that he also wouldn’t get arrested for it.

    Tie his bullshit with the recent articles about the pathetic FBI being afraid to go after Republican domestic terrorists and it’s just beyond absurd. “Home of the brave” my ass.