Former President Trump unleashed a social media firestorm ahead of jury deliberations beginning in his New York trial. On Truth Social, Trump decried the proceedings as a “KANGAROO COURT!” and criticized Judge Juan Merchan for his rulings, which he claimed were influenced by President Biden. Trump further accused the prosecution of failing to meet the burden of proof and reiterated his innocence.Trump has vehemently denied the charges, which stem from allegations that he falsified business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to pornographic performer Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 election. The payment was reportedly made to silence Daniels about an alleged affair with Trump in 2006.In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump denounced the gag order imposed on him by Merchan, arguing that the District Attorney’s office was allowed to present a lengthy and biased case against him. He also shared statements from commentators defending his innocence and railing against the perceived unfairness of the trial.The jury in Trump’s trial began deliberations on Wednesday after hearing closing arguments from both sides. The prosecution presented evidence alleging that Trump directed his former CFO, Allen Weisselberg, to falsify records to conceal the payment to Daniels. The defense, however, countered that Weisselberg acted independently and that Trump had no knowledge of the alleged scheme.The outcome of the trial remains uncertain, and the jury’s deliberations could potentially have significant implications for Trump, his legacy, and the political landscape in the United States.
Trump Unleashes Social Media Firestorm Ahead of Jury Deliberations in New York Trial
