Trump Corruption

USA Today reports: Former top Trump aide Hope Hicks became emotional and teary-eyed upon the beginning of her cross-examination by Donald Trump’s attorney Emil Bove on Friday afternoon. Judge Juan Merchan excused her for a brief break, after which she returned to the witness and cross-examination resumed. The then-campaign spokesperson was in close contact with Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen in …

“I think that they’re gonna come back with a guilty verdict. And we’re gonna find that out here very soon. If they do, this judge is gonna put him in jail just like they got Peter Navarro in jail pending an appeal, right?” – Pardoned felon Michael Flynn, going on to tell Steve Bannon that he would “absolutely consider” serving …

The right wing New York Sun reports: Trump International’s golf club in Scotland has lost its complaint against a newspaper, The Scotsman, which published an article about filthy conditions in the club’s kitchens that the real estate group said was “inaccurate and misleading.” The Scottish paper ran two articles critical of Trump International Golf Club Scotland Limited for food hygiene …

NBC News reports: The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s criminal trial told him Friday he has an “absolute right” to testify after the former president complained to reporters the gag order in the case prevented him from doing so. In remarks outside the courtroom Thursday, Trump said, “I’m not allowed to testify. I’m under a gag order” that he said …

The Meidas Touch reports: On Thursday night, Trump posted a link to a Rumble clip of Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast in which Trump supporting host Doug Burquam and Andrew Giulianni, the son of Trump co-defendant Rudy Giulianni, commented on Trump’s trial and interviewed supporters outside the courthouse. That clip complained about Trump’s gag order and about Judge Merchan’s daughter, …

The Washington Post reports: Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III interviewed former White House official Hope Hicks three times during his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, mentioning her more than 180 times in his final report. House and Senate congressional committees repeatedly sought testimony from Hicks, including on the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. …

USA Today reports: Former President Donald Trump will spend part of his weekend hosting the latest episode of “The Apprentice,” but this time it’s the vice presidential edition. At least six contenders for the former president’s running mate – Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.; South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem …

“I’m not allowed to testify. I’m under gag order I guess, right? I can’t even testify. We’re gonna be appealing the gag order. I’d love to answer their questions. They’re very easy questions. The easiest questions so far. But I’m not allowed to testify because this judge, who’s totally conflicted, has me under an unconstitutional gag order Nobody’s ever had …

Reuters reports: A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities. Defense attorney Emil Bove’s questioning of the lawyer Keith Davidson hinted at a strategy by Trump’s legal team to undermine the …

Mediaite reports: Former President Donald Trump hit back Thursday at media reports that he has been sleeping during his New York hush money trial. Various reporters from across the political spectrum have documented Trump asleep in court. On Thursday, Trump decided to push back on those reporters and wrote on his Truth Social, “Contrary to the FAKE NEWS MEDIA, I …

NBC News reports: In the first two weeks of his hush money criminal trial, Trump largely sat alone, without allies, in a drab Manhattan courtroom. He listened to strangers deliver stinging criticism and former friends reveal unflattering details. And he grew frustrated, convinced his supporters could be doing more to help him. He complained that “no one is defending me,” …

“So bad that Fox News puts RFK Jr., considered the dumbest member of the Kennedy Clan, on their fairly conservative platform so much. Competitive networks don’t want anything to do with him. “He’s a Radical Left Lunatic whose crazy Climate Change views make the Democrat’s Green New Scam look Conservative. “He’s polling badly, 8% at best, but says he does …

The New York Times reports: Months into the bankruptcy proceedings, Mr. Giuliani’s financial disclosures have been incomplete, inaccurate and in some cases completely absent. His creditors have asked for more details and clarifications, hired a forensic accounting firm and made a broad request for information to see if he is hiding money and assets. The creditors’ lawyers recently issued a …

Austin’s CBS affiliate reports: Just days before the first anniversary of a mass shooting in Allen, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has weighed in on a gun control issue — opposing efforts by the Biden Administration to close what’s known as the “gun show loophole.” Paxton and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced on Wednesday that they are suing the …

“From the very beginning I’ve been aware of the fact that this was a highly orchestrated situation, right down to Pelosi’s daughter being a Hollywood producer. It reminded me of the movie, ‘Wag The Dog.’ And I’m glad to see that some of that is now coming out. “The tragedy is, that this is probably been the worst violation of …

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Politico reports: More than a third of surveyed local election officials have experienced threats, harassment or abuse due to their jobs, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The 38 percent of local election officials who reported mistreatment in the poll from the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law marks an 8 percentage point …

ABC News reports: Former President Donald Trump is playing down but not ruling out the possibility of political violence if he loses the November election. “I don’t think we’re going to have that. I think we’re going to win,” Trump told Time magazine in a cover story published on Tuesday. He had been asked about an earlier comment to Time …

“I’m watching Jewish politicians abandon Israel. And I have seen it and you have seen it. Where is Schumer? Why isn’t Schumer speaking up? He was always out there in front. Because he’s looking at votes, I guess. “And I guess he’s looking at maybe more votes than represent Israel, but that has nothing to do with it. You have …

Fox News reports: The Commission on Presidential Debates will proceed with its original schedule despite requests from former President Trump’s campaign for earlier events. The commission released its schedule last November, but Trump’s camp has urged organizers to offer earlier and more frequent debates in a bid to outshine President Biden onstage. “The CPD’s criteria […] will be applied in …