Have you been following the Trump criminal trial?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (207033)
Walnut Creek, California
April 27, 2024 11:24am CST
From what I understand, it's clear that Trump had intimate relations (I wouldn't call less than ten minutes of non-joyous sex--at least for Ms Daniels-- an affair) with a porn star named Stormy Daniels and had Michael Cohen pay off Ms Daniels not to bring her story forward.
It's also clear that he had a 10-month affair with a Playboy bunny named Karen McDougal and had David Pecker, the first prosecution witness, buy and "kill" (not publish) the story. Pecker (his real name) headed the company that published gossip rag National Enquirer.
What has to be shown to make Trump's crimes really damning is that his illegal suppression of information about his affairs was in service of "winning" the 2016 election, not merely in service of hiding his antics from his family.
Pecker's testimony appears to support the idea that Trump was engaging in election interference and criminal conspiracy, and not just trying to hide his affairs from Melania. But we'll see how things go.
How closely have you been following this trial?
Here's a link to a decent summary by a legal expert.
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@wolfgirl569 (96023)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr
Not really close. But enough to know he is guilty . He didn't care about his family knowing
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@wolfgirl569 (96023)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr
@TheHorse I believe he was saying rigged even then. Of course that changed when he won. I can hear him if Ohio wakes up and don't vote for him this time. I would love that
I don't think he cares what his wife thinks. Or anyone. He was just so busy trying to throw dirt at Clinton that he needed to hide his own
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
@wolfgirl569 The whole bribing Zelenskyy to find dirt on Clinton thing was disgusting. But it was only the tip of the iceberg, it turns out
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
@wolfgirl569 For awhile it was about saving face . Now it's only about the possibility of staying out of prison. I have friends who think he will wind up only with an ankle bracelet.
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@celticeagle (159710)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Apr
I have been watching it on YouTube. I have a couple of journalists I listen to on there. He is losing and he is cold too.
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@celticeagle (159710)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Apr
@TheHorse .......He probably doesn't realize a lot of things. Like he has a body odor and that most courtrooms are cold and they aren't going to turn the heat up just for him.
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Apr
@celticeagle I wonder if his odor would be worse in a warmer courtroom.
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@sabtraversa (13070)
• Italy
27 Apr
I usually don't follow trials, I only did it for Depp and Heard because of the fun scenes that came out. I hope this one is going to be entertaining as well.
Personally I don't find the charges to be disturbing, so I can't be bothered much. I barely care about the outcome because it may deeply affect the upcoming elections.
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@sabtraversa (13070)
• Italy
27 Apr
@TheHorse I think democracy and freedom there have become quite corrupted already but of course, things can always get worse. Then political campaigns always involve propaganda and manipulation, lies and empty promises... it'd be funny if it was true Donnie bribed people to be quiet about his private affairs in fear of losing the votes of hypocrites who probably cheat on their wives as much. As funny as people being influenced by pictures of him hugging people of color.
I'm confident most folks vote Trump for totally different reasons. And folks have more serious reasons to not vote for Trump than the charges he's currently in court for.
I'm also worried this "coverage" is covering more important issues, so it almost appears as mere gossip compared to the rest.
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr
@sabtraversa I view it coldly. I don't really care about who sleeps with who (unless it involves people very close to me), but I do care that our legal justice system works for people in all walks of life. And I care that Democracy is maintained in the US.
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@LadyDuck (459743)
• Switzerland
28 Apr
NO, I did not follow, I read the titles time by time, it seems he is complaining because the "room" is cold.
Trump would have not really cared to hide his affairs from Melania. He cheated his first wife, he cheated his second with Melania, she must know she cheats his wives.
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@LadyDuck (459743)
• Switzerland
28 Apr
@TheHorse All women with a little brain know that you CANNOT change a man. She is not a stupid, she did not marry him because she loved him. She worked illegally in the United States, that was a great way to become an American citizen and to have their parents getting in and also become American.
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
But of course we all (even me) think we're special. Maybe she thought with love and a baby she could "change" him. Perhaps someone will interview her extensively and do a biography of her after Trump is gone. She must have SOME interesting information abut his descent from a con man into a mad man.
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@arunima25 (85748)
• Bangalore, India
27 Apr
I have not followed it. But yes, these reports keep doing rounds on social media and other digital platforms. So, I get to know of them in bits and pieces. I am sure that it would be a great entertainment for many.
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
@arunima25 I hope so as well.
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@arunima25 (85748)
• Bangalore, India
28 Apr
@TheHorse Your concern is valid and understandable. Hope that people choose and vote wisely.
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@GardenGerty (157737)
• United States
28 Apr
I think he was more concerned about the election than he was about Melania and others. His family already knew he was a philanderer.
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@popciclecold (35550)
• United States
28 Apr
Not close at all. I'm tired of hearing about him.
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@snowy22315 (170797)
• United States
27 Apr
I have been watching it..tawdry as it is. I wouldn't expect any less from my beloved Donny!
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
@LeaPea2417 Bummer in the Summer.
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@JamesHxstatic (29343)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Apr
Seems that he cared far more about winning than concealing his affairs from his family. I'm hoping for conviction(s) sooner than later, but those wheels of justice are slow and impeded as much as possible.
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@LindaOHio (157739)
• United States
28 Apr
Most of what I hear is here on MyLot. I'm just waiting for the verdict. Have a good day.
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@TheHorse (207033)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
Like @Celticegle, I have a couple of journalists i visit on YouTube. Then I visit FOX news for balance.
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