Lucien Orton (Arabi)
Lucien Orton | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 30th President of Arabi | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Vice President | Matthew Boyle |
| Preceded by | Lona Freeman |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office January 8, 2015 – December 19, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Poppy Smith |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Pickering |
| Arabin Senator from Windsor | |
| In office January 8, 2003 – December 19, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Fields |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Downey |
| Arabin Representative from Windsor's 2nd district | |
| In office January 8, 1997 – January 8, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Harley Koolidge |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Sophia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lucien Orton June 10, 1970 Belltown, Windsor |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Justine Powell (m. 1992; div. 1995) Abby Fitzgerald (m. 2000) |
| Children | 6 |
Lucien Orton (born June 10, 1970) is an Arabinian politician who is currently the 31st President of Arabi. A member of the Republican Party, Orton was the senior Arabin Senator from Windsor, a seat he held from 2003 to 2022.
Born and raised in Belltown and a graduate of Windsor State University, Orton was a three-term member of the Arabin House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003. In 2002, Orton was elected to the Arabin Senate and in 2015 he became the Senate Minority Leader.
Orton was sworn in as the 30th President of Arabi on January 10, 2023. Orton was impeached by the House of Representatives on November 27, 2024.
Early life
Lucien was born June 10, 1970, to Terrance and Lilian Orton in Belltown, Windsor. From 1975 to 1984 he attended St. Johns All Boys Academy. From 1984 to 1988 he attended St. Peters Catholic High School. In September 1988 he attended Windsor State University and majored in Economics. In 1992, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. In 1992 he was hired as Market Research Analyst for Low/High Industries. In 1996 he was elected to the Arabin House of Representatives to represent Windsor's 2nd congressional district.
Arabin House
Orton was elected in 1996 to represent Windsor's 2nd congressional district. He served 3 terms or 6 years.
Arabin Senate
Orton was elected to the Arabin Senate in 2002. He was reelected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. In 2015 he became the Senate Minority Leader. He resigned on December 19, 2022, and will assume the presidency on Janaury 10, 2023.
2022 Presidential campaign
Orton won the 2022 Arabin presidential election and will be sworn in as the 31st President of Arabi on January 10, 2023.
Controversial comments
During his entire campaign Orton has made statements that has been described as "racist, sexist, misogynistic, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic, and bullying." Many domestic and foreign leaders have condemned these statements and have called for Orton to be disqualified from the election. Orton has been described as divisive and promoting far-right extremism. Throughout Lona Freeman's presidency, Orton has been highly critical of her policies and occasionally verbally attacks her personally. Freeman stated,
"If Senator Orton is elected, he will use his charisma to con and deceive people into thinking we need to reverse all these laws that have been enacted to help support those who are less fortunate and struggle living above poverty. We will see all our hard work be erased and we will see a whole new country emerge. Senator Orton has made numerous indications that he would like to be able to have unlimited power and wants change the presidential term length from four years to for life. We cannot allow this to happen because if we do, there may be no coming back."
Allegations of encouraging civil disobedience
During a campaign rally on December 14, 2021, Orton made remarks which many people believed he was calling for his supporters to cause civil disorder through out the country and potentially even torture and murder Lona Freeman. The Arabin Federal Police launched a formal investigation into the comments made by Orton. On February 7, 2022 the detectives concluded there was not enough evidence to suggest that the comments made by Orton where calling for civil disorder. The Federal Police officially released their full report on March 3, 2022, indicating that Orton was advised by the detectives to be mindful his remarks in the future about a sitting president as threatening a sitting or former president is a federal crime.
Presidency
Investigation into the 2022 Arabin Presidential Election
In December 2023, three whistleblowers came forward with claims that Lucien Orton and his campaign were allegedly involved in an elaborate scheme to steal the 2022 Arabin presidential election, potentially implicating several federal and state officials. The whistleblowers accused the Orton campaign of making promises to various officials, who had received exorbitant donations funneled through a shell charity company, in exchange for their appointments to federal posts and positions within the president's administration.
These whistleblowers reported their findings to the Department of Justice, prompting Attorney General Edward Hopkins to appoint a special counsel to investigate the allegations. In February 2024, the special counsel, Lisa Goodly, launched an official investigation into the matter.
As of June 2024, the investigation remains ongoing. Significant developments have included the subpoena of Supreme Court Justice Jameson Reynolds in May 2024. Reynolds was a major donor to Orton's campaign. The investigation continues to examine the extent of the collusion and its impact on the integrity of the 2022 presidential election.
Impeachment
Lucien Orton was elected president in the 2022 election, winning the electoral college but losing the popular vote. His victory was controversial, as it followed widespread claims of irregularities in key states. In December 2023, three whistleblowers came forward with allegations that the Orton campaign had engaged in a coordinated effort to rig the election by manipulating vote counts, intimidating election officials, and funneling illicit funds through a shell company. In response, Attorney General Edward Hopkins appointed former federal prosecutor Lisa Goodly as special counsel to investigate the claims. The investigation revealed evidence of election tampering, fraudulent certification of results, and a cover-up involving high-ranking officials, including Orton’s Chief of Staff, Campaign Manager, and Associate Supreme Court Justice Jameson Reynolds.
On November 27, 2024, the House Judiciary Committee approved four articles of impeachment against President Orton, citing the following charges:
- Article I: Abuse of Power
- President Orton was accused of conspiring with campaign officials, state and federal election workers, and other government officials to manipulate the outcome of the 2022 presidential election. The article alleged that Orton knowingly participated in a scheme to tamper with voting machines, alter vote counts, and intimidate election workers, thereby undermining the democratic process.
- Article II: Conspiracy to Defraud the United Socialist States of Arabi
- President Lucien Orton, in concert with his campaign officials, Associate Supreme Court Justice Jameson Reynolds, and various state and federal election workers, knowingly conspired to defraud the United States of Arabi by falsifying election results in key states during the 2022 presidential election.
- Article III: Obstruction of Justice
- The third article charged Orton with obstructing the investigation into the election fraud by instructing administration officials to destroy evidence, withhold documents, and provide false testimony to federal investigators. The article cited communications and witness testimonies that implicated Orton in attempts to derail the investigation led by Special Counsel Lisa Goodly.
- Article IV: Violation of Campaign Finance Laws
- The fourth article focused on Orton’s alleged role in funneling illegal campaign contributions through a shell company to finance the election manipulation scheme. This article accused Orton of violating federal campaign finance laws and using illicit funds to reward co-conspirators with federal positions, including a Supreme Court nomination.
Personal life
Orton has been married twice. He married Justine Powell in 1992. They had one child together, Cody (born 1993). Powell and Orton divorced in 1995. Orton married Abby Fitzgerald in 2000. They have 5 children together, Cory (born 2001), Candi (born 2003), Caitlyn (born 2005), Carlton (born 2007), and Clark (born 2010).
Controversies
In 1994, Orton was accused of domestic violence by his now ex-wife, Justine. She showed up at a police station with a black eye and a bloody nose. Orton was arrested and charged aggravated battery. Ultimately, Orton was acquitted after a trial in which his lawyers provided evidence Justine was the preparator in the case and Orton was defending himself. Orton's current wife, Abby, has stated he is a "gentle giant" and "a loving father and husband."