Podcast Summary
Trump and Daniels: Stormy Daniels showed respect towards Trump's freedom to speak despite past false accusations, while acknowledging potential dangers to the judicial process.
Stormy Daniels, who testified in the criminal trial where Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts, responded with respect and thoughtfulness to the news that the gag order partially lifting, allowing Trump to make statements about her again. This contrasts starkly with Trump's previous horrific and false statements about Daniels, which included denying any affair and calling her a "con man lawyer," "convicted liar," and "witch hunt." Daniels' statement acknowledged the judge's decision and the importance of free speech while recognizing the potential danger to the judicial process from Trump's daily rants.
Trump Trial Verdict: Former President Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts in a trial related to a payment made to Stormy Daniels, with the jury believing Daniels and other witnesses over Trump's denials.
During the trial, former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts related to a payment made to Stormy Daniels during his presidency. The jury, which included peers selected by Trump's lawyers, believed Daniels and other witnesses, including Michael Cohen, who testified about Trump's behavior. Trump declined to take the stand in his defense. Trump has previously attacked Daniels with derogatory comments, including calling her a "horse face." Michael Cohen, who was involved in the payment, responded to the trial by stating that Trump and his supporters have long attempted to discredit him to avoid accountability. Daniels responded to the attacks from Trump and his supporters on social media.
Hush Money Payments: Donald Trump and Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels to silence her allegations of an affair, which Trump publicly denied, and Trump continued to deny any wrongdoing throughout the criminal trial
Michael Cohen, with the help of Keith Davidson, facilitated payments to Stormy Daniels to silence her allegations of an affair with Donald Trump, which were presented as evidence in court and led to Trump's conviction. Trump himself publicly denied the affair and the existence of any wrongdoing, even calling the investigation into it a "witch hunt." This pattern of denial continued throughout the criminal trial, with Trump maintaining his innocence and disparaging those involved, including Stormy Daniels, who was referred to as "horse faced." Despite the mounting evidence, Trump continued to assert that there was no crime or affair, reflecting a consistent effort to downplay and dismiss the seriousness of the situation.
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Trump family's derogatory comments about women: The Trump family has a history of making offensive comments about women's appearances, which reveals a disturbing pattern of behavior, and these comments continue to be found amusing by some supporters despite the ongoing trial and gag orders.
The Trump family, including Donald, Don Jr., and Ivanka, have a history of making cruel and derogatory comments about women's appearances, including Lara Trump before her marriage to Eric and Stormy Daniels. These comments, which were made publicly, reveal a disturbing pattern of behavior. Even after being convicted, Donald Trump's supporters continue to find these comments amusing. In a recent interview, Stormy Daniels addressed Trump's comment about her looking like a horse face, adding that his past pursuit of her for sex makes the comment even more ironic and offensive. The courts have lifted some of the gag orders in the case, but they still apply to certain participants. Despite the trial's conclusion, the proceedings mean that the gag order should remain in place for those still involved.
Jury identity revelation: Justice Mershan lifted the gag order on jury identities in Trump's case but Trump is still barred from disclosing them due to a protective order. Trump may face criminal charges for threats and harassment.
Justice Mershan, in following the law, lifted the gag order that had been preventing the public from knowing the identities of jury members in the ongoing case involving Donald Trump. However, Trump is still barred from revealing these identities due to a March protective order. Justice Mershan expressed reluctance in making this decision and warned Trump about potential criminal charges if he engages in threats and harassment. The sentencing for Trump's case is scheduled for July 11, and his post-conviction behavior is expected to be a significant part of the proceedings. Michael Cohen, a former Trump attorney, now has his own YouTube channel, "The Michael Cohen Show," where he shares content in partnership with the Midas Touch Network. The discussion also included a reminder to visit store.mitastouch.com for exclusive merchandise.