Former US President Donald Trump has vehemently condemned his conviction in the New York hush money trial, fiercely denying any wrongdoing and pledging to exhaust all legal avenues to overturn the verdict. Trump asserts that the trial was relentlessly biased against him and his supporters, resulting in a deeply unjust outcome.
Indian-American Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed concerns about the conduct of key figures involved in Donald Trump’s hush money case trial, alleging potential bias and irregularities. Ramaswamy questioned the impartiality of the prosecutor, who he claims promised to hold Trump accountable. He also pointed out that the judge’s daughter raised funds for a Democratic operative while her father presided over the trial, raising concerns about a conflict of interest. Ramaswamy further criticized the jury instructions, which reportedly allowed for a conviction without unanimous agreement on the specific crime committed. He believes these factors could undermine the legitimacy of the trial and have negative consequences.
Former US President Donald Trump’s WinRed donation website suffered a temporary outage after a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a hush money criminal trial, triggering a surge in searches related to donating to his ongoing presidential campaign. The website crashed due to the influx of users seeking to support Trump amidst the guilty verdict. The Trump Campaign acknowledged the website crash and is working to restore functionality as soon as possible.
The hush money trial against former President Donald Trump has significant political implications, but the verdict will not alter the Democrats’ strategy of portraying Trump as a threat to democracy. Despite their efforts to paint Trump as evil and untrustworthy, the public is well aware of his achievements, such as low inflation, peace through strength, and improved border security. The Biden administration’s lack of substantive policy victories has forced them to resort to scare tactics. However, the public remembers the prosperity of the Trump era and is skeptical of the administration’s gaslighting attempts to downplay the current economic struggles. Ultimately, the Democrats are in a lose-lose situation, as any verdict against Trump will only further alienate voters who already view him favorably.
In a dramatic twist, Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, confessed to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. During the ongoing hush-money trial, Cohen faced relentless questioning from the defense, led by Trump’s lead lawyer, Todd Blanche. Blanche challenged Cohen on whether he had received reimbursement for $50,000 he allegedly paid to RedFinch, a technology firm used as a shell company. Cohen admitted that he only provided RedFinch with $20,000 in cash. Blanche pressed Cohen further, asking, “You did steal from the Trump Organization?” to which Cohen replied, “Yes, sir.”
Prosecutors’ case against Trump over hush money payments nears its conclusion as defense attorneys relentlessly challenge the credibility of star witness Michael Cohen. Cohen’s criminal history and past lies are scrutinized to undermine his testimony implicating Trump in the alleged scheme to suppress negative stories before the 2016 presidential campaign. The defense’s strategy aims to cast doubt on Cohen’s motivations and reliability as a witness.
On Tuesday, key Republican leaders and potential vice presidential candidates, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, and Florida Reps. Cory Mills and Byron Donalds, attended Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York City. They were photographed entering the courtroom together in matching dark blue suits and scarlet ties, a look that sparked speculation among netizens about whether they had pre-planned their attire.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson’s appearance at former president Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York has sparked controversy, with Republican leaders Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene expressing their disapproval. Johnson, the second in line for the presidency, strongly defended Trump, claiming the trial was a ‘sham’ and the justice system ‘corrupt.’ However, Cheney and Greene condemned Johnson’s support for Trump, accusing him of prioritizing politics over morality and criticizing his attendance at a trial involving allegations of infidelity and corruption.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal fixer and ex-attorney, testified on Monday in the civil fraud case against Trump. Cohen, who is the prosecution’s most important witness, provided his family background and recalled how he was ‘honored’ by Trump’s job offer. He worked closely with Trump and was responsible for renegotiating bills on his behalf. Cohen also said that Trump had an ‘open door policy’ and that he was required to keep the president updated on his work.
Former US President Donald Trump, addressing a campaign rally in Wildwood, N.J., on Saturday, blasted incumbent Joe Biden over criminal charges against him, calling it a ‘Biden show trial.’ Despite Trump’s concerns about a potential rematch with Biden, a new poll suggests an increase in support for Trump in critical swing states if he is found guilty in the hush money trial. The poll, conducted by The Telegraph by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, surveyed voters in Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, indicating a higher likelihood of support for Trump in the event of a guilty verdict.
