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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, will host a town hall with former US President Donald Trump. The announcement follows Trump’s recent guilty verdict for illegally influencing the 2016 election. The event, which may also feature independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, has not yet been scheduled. Musk, who has criticized the Biden administration, has drawn closer to Trump, who is considering him for a White House role. Musk has condemned Trump’s verdict, expressing concern about the potential risks to all citizens.

In the ongoing trial against former President Donald Trump, his defense attorneys have requested a dismissal of the case, arguing that there is insufficient evidence of falsified business records. The prosecution, however, maintains that Trump is liable for the creation of these records as he initiated the sequence of events that led to their falsification.

The prosecution’s case rests heavily on the testimony of Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer who admitted to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization. Cohen testified that Trump directed him to handle a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to silence her ahead of the 2016 election. The defense presented two witnesses, Daniel Sitko and Robert Costello, claiming that Cohen told them Trump was unaware of the payment.

Judge Juan Merchan could rule on the defense’s motion to dismiss on Tuesday morning. If the motion is denied, closing arguments are expected next Tuesday.

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified in Manhattan criminal trial, linking Trump directly to the hush-money payment made to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels. Cohen recalled Trump’s concern about the potential damage to his presidential campaign if Daniels’ story went public. The payment was allegedly made under the guise of legal fees, and Trump is accused of falsifying business records to conceal its true nature. The testimony provides a crucial insight into Trump’s state of mind and the inner workings of his campaign.

Former Republican Senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Romney stated that the payment raises questions about Trump’s character, adding that he believes people have formed their own opinions based on Trump’s actions. Romney has consistently expressed his disapproval of Trump, opposing his potential candidacy in the 2024 election. He has also expressed concerns regarding Trump’s behavior and his attempts to undermine the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power.