Former President Donald Trump has condemned the ongoing NY v. Trump trial as a sham, accusing prosecutors of proving his point that the legal system is biased against him. Trump cited comments from legal experts and Fox News contributors, arguing that the prosecution has failed to prove any crime.
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.
The ongoing Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump took a bizarre turn on Tuesday when infamous ex-porn star Stormy Daniels took the witness stand. Her salacious testimony, which included graphic details of her alleged encounter with Trump 18 years ago, was irrelevant to the case and appeared to be motivated by financial gain and a desire to damage Trump’s reputation. Daniels’ inconsistent statements and credibility issues further undermined the prosecution’s attempt to paint Trump as a criminal.
A recent poll reveals low confidence among Americans in the fairness of the jury in former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial. Only 44% of respondents expressed confidence in the jurors’ ability to deliver an unbiased verdict, while 56% expressed doubt. The poll also found that 33% of Americans believe Trump acted illegally in the case involving alleged falsified business records related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Despite the charges, 73% of Americans do not believe they should disqualify Trump from holding office again, and 76% of his supporters would still back him regardless of the outcome of the trial.
Former President Donald Trump’s ex-attorney, Michael Cohen, has vowed to cease discussing the ongoing Manhattan criminal trial publicly until he takes the witness stand. Cohen made this promise in a post on social media, citing respect for the judge and prosecutors. He is expected to be a key witness in the case against Trump for business fraud, with the trial set to continue in the coming weeks.
The Secret Service is grappling with the unprecedented scenario of potentially having to protect former President Donald Trump if he is incarcerated following his criminal trial in Manhattan. The trial involves Trump facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal. Behind the scenes, officials from the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies have held preliminary discussions about the logistics of protecting Trump if he were to be incarcerated. If Trump is imprisoned, the Secret Service would face the challenge of ensuring his safety 24/7. Measures would likely include keeping him separate from other inmates and constant monitoring.
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann has warned that former President Donald Trump’s collaboration with right-wing media outlets is “anathema to democracy.” Weissmann argues that the trial in Manhattan, which involves a scheme to bury damning information about Trump, will highlight his relationship with right-wing media and his efforts to influence public opinion. Weissmann draws parallels to the Mueller investigation, where Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and Fox News’ Sean Hannity exchanged hundreds of texts to coordinate strategy and influence the jury. He also compares Trump’s tactics to those used in Russia, where reporters collude with political candidates.
Former President Donald Trump faces a criminal trial in Manhattan over allegations that he covered up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs to influence the 2016 presidential election. The trial began on Monday with jury selection, and opening statements from the prosecution and defense. The prosecution alleges that Trump conspired with his former fixer, Michael Cohen, and former American Media CEO David Pecker to conceal damaging information about his affairs with Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels. Trump’s defense attorney, Todd Blanche, argued that the former president is innocent and that the payments were made for legitimate reasons.
