“serial liar.” Trump’s Allies Rally in New York Courtroom Amid Gag Order Controversy
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Donald Trump’s trial in New York City has drawn significant attention, with many of his allies flocking to the courtroom to show their support and defend him fervently. Despite a strict gag order, which prohibits Trump from discussing witnesses, jurors, court staff, or their families, his supporters have been vocal in their criticisms, skirting the boundaries of the order.
An onlooker noted on Tuesday that Trump seemed to be orchestrating his allies’ statements, ensuring they conveyed a unified message. In the past few days, prominent political figures have delivered passionate speeches outside the courthouse. Among them are Senator J.D. Vance from Ohio, House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.
These politicians have echoed Trump’s claims of being a victim of a political witch hunt, taking aim at the credibility of witnesses and even targeting the judge’s family members. Their speeches have stirred controversy and heightened the tension surrounding the trial.
“I could actually look over Trump’s shoulder and see what he was reading, and he’s reading the quotes that these individuals, and going through and making notations with a pen on the paper, he said. “While testimony was going on, while Michael Cohen was testifying against him. He was actually going through and annotating and editing the quotes that these people were giving.”
He added: “I think one thing that we’ve all known is this was a sham trial, but when you have an opportunity to see it up close and personal, you can see it’s actually a scam trial.” “I think the only conclusion, of course, is its election interference, and it’s tying up the president for being out on the campaign trail.”
“I am ashamed as an American citizen to sit here in a courtroom watching the former leader of the free world, and let’s be honest, likely next leader of the free world, sitting with the indignity in this dingy third-rate courtroom,” Ramaswamy
Vance also took potshots at Cohen, asking: “Does any reasonable, sensible person believe anything that Michael Cohen says?” Then it was Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) turn. He attacked Cohen’s testimony as “an acting scene” and accused him of being a “serial liar.”
New York Magazine’s journalist Andrew Rice, speaking on MSNBC’s “Alex Wagner Tonight,” provided insights into Trump’s behind-the-scenes actions. Rice observed Trump meticulously rewriting and editing the speeches of his high-profile supporters. This level of involvement suggests that Trump is not only monitoring but also actively directing the narrative presented by his allies.
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama also took the stage, casting doubt on the testimony of Michael Cohen, a key witness. Tuberville dismissed Cohen’s statements as theatrical, accusing him of being a “serial liar.” His remarks added to the chorus of Trump’s defenders who are challenging the prosecution’s case and attempting to discredit witnesses.
Trump faces 34 charges of falsifying business records, stemming from allegations that he sought to conceal details of a sexual relationship to influence the 2016 presidential election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to these charges. The trial continues to unfold amid a charged atmosphere, with Trump’s supporters playing a significant role both inside and outside the courtroom, pushing back against the accusations and standing firm in their defense of the former president.
