Podcast Summary
President Trump Indicted for Potential Felony Charges: For the first time, a U.S. president is indicted on potential felony charges, possibly related to business records and hush money payments to silence women.
For the first time in U.S. history, a sitting president, Donald Trump, has been indicted by a New York grand jury on potential felony charges. The indictment, which could include up to 34 counts, is believed to involve the falsification of business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. However, recent testimony from David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, suggests that the indictment may be broader, potentially involving a campaign to silence women who alleged affairs with Trump. The grand jury process is secret, but leaks indicate that the indictment is for a felony, not a misdemeanor. The exact charges will be revealed when the indictment is unsealed. The case centers around payments made to cover up affairs and the use of non-disclosure agreements to silence women.
Manhattan DA investigation expands: Trump's role in 'catch and kill' scheme with Karen McDougal: Manhattan DA's investigation into Trump's hush money payments is broadening, focusing on his involvement in the 'catch and kill' program with Karen McDougal in 2016. This predates the Stormy Daniels case and could result in additional witnesses against Trump, potentially leading to an indictment and legal process.
The investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg into former President Donald Trump's involvement in hush money payments is expanding beyond Michael Cohen's role. According to David Pecker's testimony, he coordinated with Trump to use the "catch and kill" program with Karen McDougal, a former Playboy Playmate, in 2016. This scheme, which involved paying McDougal for her silence about an alleged affair, predates the Stormy Daniels case and could provide additional witnesses to testify against Trump. The potential indictment of Trump would mark a significant development in the case, and he would be required to surrender to authorities and undergo the same legal process as any other defendant.
Trump to Follow Standard Criminal Process: Former President Trump faces felony charges related to Stormy Daniels, David Pecker, and a 'catch and kill' program. Allen Weisselberg, in Rikers Island, may cooperate with Manhattan DA.
Former President Donald Trump will follow the same legal process as any other criminal defendant, including being fingerprinted, processed, and arraigned in a courtroom. He will likely be charged with felony counts related to Stormy Daniels, David Pecker, and the "catch and kill" program, and we may also see Karen McDougal's name mentioned in the indictment. Allen Weisselberg, the disgraced Trump Organization CFO, is currently in Rikers Island and has recently changed lawyers, choosing a firm that previously represented Matt Gaetz. This change in representation could signal a potential shift in cooperation with the Manhattan DA.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Investigations Against Trump and the Trump Organization: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is investigating former President Trump and the Trump Organization for potential financial misconduct, including tax evasion and hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The indictment of a former president is unprecedented, and Allen Weisselberg, a key witness, is implicated in various fraud schemes.
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is leading historic investigations against former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. Bragg has already secured a victory against the Trump Organization in a tax evasion case and is now focusing on Stormy Daniels and a broader "catch and kill" indictment. Allen Weisselberg, a key witness and longtime financial executive of the Trump Organization, is implicated in various fraud schemes and is believed to know about potential financial misconduct within the organization. The indictment of a former president is unprecedented, and while some are expressing shock, others are celebrating the potential accountability for Trump's past business dealings. Trump's history of questionable business practices, as observed by the speaker, should not come as a surprise to anyone. The Republican party put a corrupt businessman in the White House, and it's no shock that his cronies and henchmen created a kleptocracy. The indictment is a testament to the ongoing investigations and the pursuit of justice.
Trump's Indictment: A Potential Fundraiser?: Trump's indictment, involving tax evasion, money laundering, cover-up, and election fraud allegations, could potentially lead to more fundraising opportunities for him, despite the potential sentence of up to 4 years per count.
Donald Trump's behavior leading up to his indictment in Manhattan was not an attempt to evade justice, but rather an action that could potentially lead to more fundraising opportunities for him. The indictment, which is a felony, involves allegations of tax evasion, money laundering, cover-up, and election fraud related to payments made to Stormy Daniels. The potential sentence for each count is up to 4 years, but it's not mandatory. Some people are criticizing this as a low point in the US criminal justice system, but it's important to note that there have been questionable decisions made in the past, often against people of color. Despite losing the election by a significant margin, some believe Trump could still gain more votes due to the indictment, but this is unlikely. The Manhattan DA's office has successfully linked multiple crimes together, making it a felony indictment.
A historic day: Former President Trump indicted: Former President Trump becomes the first U.S. president in history to be indicted, marking the start of a potential lengthy legal process.
History was made today as the Manhattan DA's office and Alvin Bragg indicted former President Donald Trump, ending the United States' 90,155-day streak without an indicted president. Trump is expected to be arraigned and surrender next week, followed by a makeshift press conference and release on his own recognizance. This marks the beginning of what could be a lengthy legal process. For those interested in the intersection of law and politics, tune in to Legal AF on the Midas Touch Network, where Michael Popuck and his co-hosts provide insightful analysis. If you're excited about this development, show your support with the new "Indictment Season" merchandise available at store.midastouch.com. Stay informed and join the conversation using #IndictmentSeason and following Michael Popuck on social media @mspopuck.