Trump hush money trial: Prosecutors warn Trump’s criticisms pose threat to trial
In a dramatic turn of events, prosecutors in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial are seeking to hold him in contempt for his relentless attacks on witnesses and individuals involved in the case. The trial, which centres on a hush-money payment made to a porn star, has been filled with tension and controversy from the start.
Testimony is set to resume later Wednesday morning, with key witnesses expected to take the stand. Trump’s aggressive tactics, including public statements and social media posts targeting those involved in the case, have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial and the integrity of the judicial process.
Legal experts have expressed shock at Trump’s brazen attempts to intimidate witnesses and undermine the credibility of the prosecution. Some have even suggested that his actions could amount to obstruction of justice, a serious offence that could have far-reaching consequences for the former president.
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Trump remarks after full jury seated in hush money trial:
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) April 19, 2024
"It's political, and it's a shame…the whole world is watching this hoax…this country is devolving into a Third World Country."
He said "Crooked Joe Biden…should be on trial," not him. pic.twitter.com/yO8DzPN2wo