Jury deliberations are underway in the highly anticipated New York v. Trump trial. The White House has described this day as “important” for the nation, while former President Trump has vowed to emerge victoriously in the upcoming 2024 presidential race.
The jury began their deliberations on Wednesday, after hearing closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution on Tuesday. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, with prosecutors attempting to prove that he concealed a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.
In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged the significance of this trial, but stressed that President Biden remains primarily focused on serving the American people. However, Trump has repeatedly denounced the trial as a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the Biden administration.
During the closing arguments, actor Robert De Niro made an appearance at a press conference held by the Biden-Harris campaign. De Niro voiced his concern that Trump, if re-elected, could pose a threat to the world. Trump vehemently rejected these claims, calling them “rigged charges” that even “Mother Teresa could not beat.”
The jury’s deliberations come at a time of heightened political tension, with Trump continuing to maintain his innocence and vowing to return to office in 2024. The outcome of this trial is expected to have a significant impact on the political landscape and potentially set a precedent for future legal challenges against former presidents.
