‘The Five’ reacts to first day of Trump hush money trial
Summary
TLDRThe transcript discusses the criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, highlighting his frustration with the proceedings and the legal analysts' criticism of the case. The conversation touches on the selection of jurors, the potential political motivations behind the trial, and the implications for Trump's future political campaigns. Legal experts question the legitimacy of the charges, comparing them to a state misdemeanor that has exceeded the statute of limitations, and express concerns about the potential impact on the upcoming election.
Takeaways
- 📢 President Donald Trump is facing a criminal hush money trial, marking the first time a former U.S. president is under such legal scrutiny.
- 🚫 Trump was denied an excused absence from the trial for personal engagements, such as his son's graduation, emphasizing the seriousness and strictness of the legal proceedings.
- 🔎 The trial involves 96 prospective jurors, with some being dismissed for lack of impartiality, highlighting the challenge in securing a fair and unbiased jury.
- 🗣️ Trump criticized the trial as an interference in the election, accusing the radical left Democrats of using the legal process for political advantage.
- ⏳ The trial is expected to last until June, potentially overlapping with the Republican National Convention, which could have significant implications for Trump's political future.
- 👨⚖️ Legal analysts are questioning the foundation of the case, with some arguing that it should never have been pursued, calling into question the legal strategy and merits of the prosecution.
- 🕰️ The case is described as a state misdemeanor that has exceeded the statute of limitations, with critics arguing that it has been inappropriately escalated to a federal crime.
- 🎓 The selection of jurors and the location of the trial are seen as highly significant, with the potential to influence the outcome and public perception of the case.
- 🤫 There is a concern about the media's role and potential bias in covering the trial, with some arguing that the focus is more on the political implications than the legal facts.
- 📉 The handling of the case is viewed by some as an attempt to undermine Trump's political campaign and reputation, rather than a pursuit of justice for alleged wrongdoing.
- 👥 The trial's impact on Trump's public image and political future is a central point of discussion, with opinions varying widely on its potential consequences.
Q & A
What event is President Donald Trump returning from in the transcript?
-President Donald Trump is returning from the first full day of his criminal hush money trial.
What request was denied to Trump regarding his son?
-Trump's request to be excused for his son was denied.
What warning did the judge give to Trump about skipping the trial?
-The judge warned Trump that he could be arrested if he skips out on a day of the trial.
How does Trump view the trial in the context of election interference?
-Trump believes the trial is about election interference and that it is exactly what the radical left Democrats want.
How many prospective jurors were initially sworn in for the trial?
-96 prospective jurors were initially sworn in.
What is the basis of the legal analysts' criticism of the case?
-Legal analysts criticize the case as legally absurd, arguing it's a state misdemeanor that had run out on the statute of limitations and was inappropriately escalated to a federal crime.
What is the significance of the timing of the trial in relation to the RNC?
-The trial can last until June, which is one month before the RNC officially starts, potentially impacting Trump's campaign strategy.
What is the main concern about the priority of trying non-violent cases like Trump's?
-The concern is that there is a backlog of cases due to COVID, and major D.A.'s offices in New York State are trying violent felony cases from 2021 and 2022, so taking a non-violent case out of order seems inappropriate.
Why does Greg suggest that not attending the graduation might be a good thing?
-Greg suggests that graduation ceremonies are often long and boring, so Trump not attending might be refreshing and provide a different perspective.
What is the argument regarding the use of campaign funds for personal expenses?
-It is illegal for politicians to use campaign funds for personal expenses, such as haircuts, plastic surgery, or golf club memberships. The question raised is whether Trump should have used donor money to pay off Stormy Daniels, which is a personal matter.
What is the significance of Michael Cohen being a witness in the trial?
-Michael Cohen, who was responsible for giving legal advice to Trump, is a witness to the crime as well as being the responsible party for the crime, which is considered unusual and likened to a hospital suing a patient for a surgeon's malpractice.
Outlines
🏛️ Trump's Criminal Trial and Legal Analysts' Criticisms
The first paragraph discusses the commencement of the criminal trial for former President Donald Trump, focusing on his return to Trump Tower and his reaction to the trial proceedings. Trump is upset about being denied a leave for his son's graduation and compares his situation to his campaigning obligations. Legal analysts are also featured, questioning the legitimacy of the case against Trump, with some arguing that the charges are based on a state misdemeanor that has exceeded the statute of limitations. The discussion highlights the potential political motivations behind the trial and the impact on Trump's potential future campaigns.
🗳️ Political Strategy and Media Hypocrisy
The second paragraph delves into the political implications of the trial, with commentators suggesting that the case is a strategic move by Democrats to hinder Trump's campaign efforts. The conversation touches on the dismissal of jurors for their inability to remain impartial and the potential impact of the trial's location on public perception. The role of the media is scrutinized, with claims of hypocrisy regarding nondisclosure agreements. The absurdity of using campaign funds for personal expenses is also discussed, with comparisons to past political scandals, emphasizing the potential backfire of the prosecution's strategy.
🎓 Trump's Priorities and the Public Perception
The third paragraph centers around the public's reaction to Trump's situation, particularly his potential attendance at his son's graduation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of parental support and questions the rationale behind the trial, suggesting that it could inadvertently bolster Trump's popularity. Critics argue that the case is nonsensical and could backfire, potentially guaranteeing Trump's success in future elections. The paragraph concludes with a strong statement against the trial, labeling it as a farcical case and a display of political suicide by the prosecution.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Criminal Hush Money Trial
💡Donald Trump
💡Trump Tower
💡Radical Left Democrats
💡Election Interference
💡Prospective Jurors
💡Statute of Limitations
💡Federal Crime
💡Speedy Trial
💡Political Strategy
💡Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Highlights
Live coverage of former President Donald Trump returning to Trump Tower after the first full day of his criminal hush money trial.
Trump expresses frustration over being denied excusal to attend his son's graduation and campaign events.
The judge warns Trump of potential arrest if he skips trial days, highlighting the seriousness of the court proceedings.
Trump claims the trial is an attempt by the radical left Democrats to interfere with the elections.
96 prospective jurors are sworn in, with some dismissed for lacking impartiality, signaling the start of an unprecedented trial.
Legal analysts criticize the case's foundation, arguing that it should never have been pursued, calling it legally absurd.
The case is described as a state misdemeanor that has run out on the statute of limitations, yet has been escalated to a federal crime.
Michael Cohen, a key witness, is criticized for his previous perjury, raising questions about the reliability of his testimony.
Concerns are raised about the timing and priority of the trial, with violent felony cases from 2021 and 2022 taking precedence due to backlogs.
The Manhattan D.A.'s office is accused of taking the case out of order, prioritizing it over other non-violent crimes.
The trial's location is questioned, with resistance to moving it and the dismissal of jurors hinting at potential bias.
The prosecution's bias is highlighted, with many being actively involved Democrats, which could impact the case's impartiality.
The media's role in the case is scrutinized, with accusations of hypocrisy regarding nondisclosure agreements.
The nature of the charges is debated, questioning the legality and appropriateness of using campaign funds for personal expenses.
The potential impact of the trial on Trump's political future is discussed, with some suggesting it could backfire on his opponents.
The absurdity of the case is emphasized, with comparisons to the O.J. Simpson trial and its focus on spectacle over evidence.
The potential for a speedy trial to be influenced by external factors, rather than the offense itself, is critiqued.
The overall perception of the case is labeled as a petty act of political suicide, questioning its strategic sense.
The importance of Trump attending his son's graduation is highlighted, suggesting it could significantly influence public opinion.
The case is deemed farcical, with predictions that if Trump is found guilty, it could lead to a landslide victory in the next election.
Transcripts
CHECK IT OUT, YOU ARE LOOKING
LIVE AT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
ON HIS WAY BACK TO TRUMP TOWER
AS THE FIRST FULL DAY OF HIS
CRIMINAL HUSH MONEY TRIAL WRAPS.
THE FORMER PRESIDENT TALK AFTER
THE TRIAL AFTER SPENDING HIS DAY
LOCKED INSIDE A MANHATTAN
COURTROOM, HE HAD SOMETHING TO
SAY.
HE ASKED TO BE EXCUSED FOR HIS
SON BUT WAS DENIED.
THE JUDGE WARNING TRUMP THAT HE
COULD BE ARRESTED IF HE SKIPS
OUT ON A DAY.
>> I CAN GO TO MY SON'S
GRADUATION.
I CAN'T GO TO THE UNITED STATES
SUPREME COURT THEN I'M NOT IN
GEORGIA OR FLORIDA OR
NORTH CAROLINA CAMPAIGNING LIKE
I SHOULD BE.
IT IS PERFECT FOR THE RADICAL
LEFT DEMOCRATS.
THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT.
THIS IS ABOUT ELECTION
INTERFERENCE.
THAT'S ALL IT'S ABOUT.
>> Dana: 96 PROSPECTIVE JURORS
GETTING SWORN IN.
SOME DISMISSED BECAUSE THEY
COULD NOT BE SEEN AS IMPARTIAL.
ONLY 18 WILL EVENTUALLY REMAIN
FOR THE UNPRECEDENTED FIRST
CRIMINAL TRIAL FOR A FORMER
PRESIDENT AND LEADING CANDIDATE
FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
DONALD TRUMP WILL HAVE TO BE
PHYSICALLY IN COURT EVERY SINGLE
DAY IN A TRIAL THAT CAN LAST
UNTIL JUNE WHICH IS ONE MONTH
BEFORE THE RNC OFFICIALLY
STARTS.
MANY LEGAL ANALYSTS RIPPING
APART THE FOUNDATION OF THE CASE
ARGUING THAT ALVIN BRAGG SHOULD
NEVER HAVE PURSUED IT IN THE
FIRST PLACE.
>> EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CASE IS
IN MY VIEW LEGALLY ABSURD.
THIS CASE IS BASICALLY A STATE
MISDEMEANOR THAT HAD RUN OUT ON
THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
THEY TOOK A DEAD MISDEMEANOR AND
BOOTSTRAPPED IT INTO IT INTO
AFFECTIVELY TRYING A FEDERAL
CRIME.
A FEDERAL CRIME UNDER ELECTION
LAW WAS REJECTED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
THEY DIDN'T FEEL THEY SHOULD BE
CHARGED.
IT'S BEEN A TURN ON THE
TESTIMONY OF PEOPLE LIKE
MICHAEL COHEN.
MICHAEL COHEN JUST RECENTLY HAD
A JUDGE CALL HIM A SERIAL
PERJURER.
>> Dana: LET'S GET CAUGHT UP
ON WHAT EVERYONE THINKS ABOUT
THIS IF YOU COULD GIVE US YOUR
TAKE.
>> Judge Jeanine: FIRST OF
ALL, TO GO OFF OF WHAT JONATHAN
TURLEY WAS SAYING ABOUT THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REFUSED TO
GO FORWARD THROUGH THE FEDERAL
ELECTION COMMISSION REFUSED TO
GO FORWARD.
ALVIN BRAGG THE D.A. REFUSED.
AND THEN, MEAN SPIRITED
INDIVIDUAL DECIDED TO WRITE A
BOOK AND EMBARRASS ALVIN BRAGG
AND ALVIN BRAGG BRINGS THE
CHARGES.
JONATHAN IS RIGHT.
THIS IS AN EXPIRED MISDEMEANOR
BOOTSTRAPPED BY FEDERAL CRIME.
WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FEDERAL
CRIME IS.
I DON'T KNOW WITH THE BILL IN
PARTICULAR SAYS.
I WANT TO SAY SOMETHING THAT I
HAVEN'T HEARD ANYBODY SAY.
I WAS A D.A.
THE WAY YOU BRING AND TRY CASES
IS YOU TRY AND BASED UPON WHAT
SHOULD GO FIRST.
IN NEW YORK STATE -- I'VE SPOKEN
TO SEVERAL OF THE AS ABOUT
PEOPLE IN JAIL YET A PRIORITY IN
TERMS OF TIMING.
A PERSON WHO IS CHARGED WITH A
VIOLENT CRIME GETS A PRIORITY.
THINK ABOUT THE FACT THAT WE ARE
BACKLOGGED BECAUSE OF COVID.
I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT THE
EXTENSION BECAUSE OF COVID OF
THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
BECAUSE OF THE BACKLOG, EVERY
MAJOR D.A.'S OFFICE IN
NEW YORK STATE IS TRYING CASES,
VIOLENT FELONY CASES FROM 21 AND
'22.
IF THEY ARE NOT TRYING CASES
WHERE THE DEFENDANT IS NOT IN
JAIL AND WHERE IT'S NOT A
VIOLENT CRIME.
YOU COME TO MANHATTAN WHICH
HAS 4 TIMES THE CASELOAD OF THE
D.A.'S THAT I SPOKE WITH.
THEY ARE TAKING A CASE OUT OF
ORDER.
THE DEFENDANT IS NOT IN JAIL.
IT'S NOT A VIOLENT CRIME.
THEY WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY
CAN PARADE DONALD TRUMP AS A
CONVICTED FELON IN FRONT OF THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE.
THE IDEA OF A SPEEDY TRIAL IS
NOT FOR THE PROSECUTION.
IT'S FOR THAT OFFENSE.
YOU COBBLED THIS WITH A
VIOLATION, THE DISCOVERY
VIOLATION OF 30,000 PAGES OF
INFORMATION THAT THEY SHOULD
HAVE HAD SIX MONTHS TO REVIEW.
THEY GAVE HIM TWO WEEKS.
THIS IS ALL IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE
SURE THAT DONALD TRUMP DOES NOT
RUN FOR OFFICE IN A POSITIVE
WAY.
>> Dana: HE GETS DENIED THE
OPPORTUNITY TO GO AND SEE HIS
SON'S GRADUATION.
HE CAN CAMPAIGN.
MAYBE THAT WAS PART OF THE PLAN
ALL ALONG.
>> Greg: DO YOU ME TO GET OUT
OF THE GRADUATION?
THEY ARE VERY LONG AND VERY
BORING.
IT WOULD BE REFRESHING TO SEE
THE OTHER SIDE REAR FRAME
HONESTLY.
LAST WEEK, BILL BARR WAS TALKING
ABOUT ABORTION.
HE SAID IT'S MURDER, BUT I'M
OKAY WITH IT.
YOU CAN DESPISE THAT, BUT IT WAS
HONEST FROM A LIBERAL.
IT WOULD BE NICE TO HEAR A
DEMOCRAT GET HONEST HERE AND
SAY, WE GET IT.
THIS CASE IS BOGUS, PURELY
POLITICAL.
BUT WE ARE OKAY WITH THAT.
WE ARE JUST TRYING TO BRING
TRUMP DOWN OR WE WILL LOSE THE
ELECTION.
JUST ADMIT IT.
OUR CAMPAIGN STRATEGY IS TO
ELIMINATE HIS CAMPAIGN STRATEGY.
I GO BACK TO WHAT I SAID ON
FRIDAY ABOUT O.J.
THAT TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE
REVEALED THAT WHAT IS OUTSIDE
THE COURT MATTERS MORE THAN ANY
EVIDENCE INSIDE.
WE SAW 50 OF THE JURORS
DISMISSED OUT OF 96.
THE LOCATION OF THE TRIAL,
RIGHT?
IF THAT DIDN'T MATTER, THEN WHY
THE RESISTANCE TO MOVE IT?
WHY ARE YOU SEEING SO MANY
PEOPLE DROP OUT?
ED MATTERED MORE THAN THE
EVIDENCE.
WHAT ABOUT THE BIAS OF THE
PROSECUTORS WHO ARE ACTIVELY
DEMOCRATS?
THE MEDIA STILL DOESN'T REPORT
THAT AT ALL.
THAT MATTERS TO THEM MORE THAN
THE EVIDENCE.
THIS IS NOT A FEDERAL CRIME,
EXPIRED MISDEMEANOR.
THE STRANGEST THING ABOUT THIS
TO ME IS MICHAEL COHEN BEING THE
LEAD WITNESS.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF GIVING
THE LEGAL ADVICE TO THE
DEFENDANT IS A WITNESS TO THE
CRIME AS WELL AS BEING THE
RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR THE CRIME.
IT'S LIKE THE HOSPITAL SUING THE
PATIENT FOR A SURGEON'S
MALPRACTICE.
IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME.
IT IS INCREDIBLE.
JUST BECAUSE I LOVE HOW THE
MEDIA IS INDULGING THIS, I
WONDER HOW MANY MEN AND WOMEN IN
THE MEDIA ARE CHEERING THIS
HUSH MONEY CHARGE HAVE SIGNED
NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS WHICH
ARE EXACTLY THE SAME THING.
YOU PAID MONEY NOT TO DIVULGE
INFORMATION TO THE PRESS.
THE LAST 20 YEARS, THE
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY HAVE BEEN
DOLING OUT NDAs LIKE THEY WERE
BED BATH & BEYOND COUPONS.
I JUST FIND THAT -- THIS IS NOT
A CRIME.
BUT IT IS A HYPOCRITICAL ONE
WHEN THE MEDIA THINKS IT IS.
>> Dana: DID YOU HAVE A CHANCE
TO DIGEST ALL OF THIS TODAY TO
BRING US YOUR BRILLIANT
THOUGHTS?
>> Jesse: THOSE COUPONS ARE
GREAT.
50% OFF SOMETIMES.
YOU NEVER BRING THEM.
[LAUGHTER]
>> Greg: YOU GET THERE AND
REALIZE AND SHOULD I GO BACK
HOME?
>> Jesse: IS LIKE THE BAGS AT
THE SUPERMARKET, AND YOU NEVER
BRING AND THEY GOUGE YOU.
ALVIN BRAGG IS ARGUING THAT
DONALD TRUMP SHOULD HAVE PAID
WITH CAMPAIGN FUNDS
STORMY DANIELS.
AND FILED IT WITH THE FEC.
YOU DON'T THINK ALVIN BRAGG
WOULD HAVE CHARGED DONALD TRUMP
WITH A CRIME TO USE DONOR MONEY
TO PAY OFF STORMY DANIELS?
HE IS IF HE DOES AND IF HE
DOESN'T.
YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO USE
CAMPAIGN MONEY FOR PERSONAL
EXPENSES.
IT'S ILLEGAL FOR POLITICIANS TO
USE CAMPAIGN MONEY ON HAIRCUTS,
PLASTIC SURGERY TO MAKE
THEMSELVES LOOK BETTER FOR THE
ELECTION.
GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIPS.
THOSE TYPE OF THINGS THAT MAKE
YOU MORE APPEALING BEFORE AN
ELECTION, YOU CAN'T USE CAMPAIGN
MONEY FOR.
THOSE ARE PERSONAL EXPENSES.
WHAT IS MORE PERSONAL THAN YOUR
MARRIAGE?
THIS IS ALL THIS IS ABOUT.
THIS IS A PERSONAL EXPENSE.
BILL CLINTON WHEN HE WAS
PRESIDENT PAID OFF PAULA JONES.
IT IS ALVIN BRAGG SAYING HE
SHOULD HAVE USE DONOR MONEY FOR
THAT?
OF COURSE NOT.
HE USED PRIVATE MONEY.
THAT WAS A PRIVATE MATTER.
THIS IS THE MOST CORRUPT
PROSECUTION.
THIS IS A GUY WHO RAN ON GETTING
DONALD TRUMP.
HE'S A DEMOCRAT.
THE JUDGE IS A DEMOCRAT DONOR.
HIS FAMILY IS GETTING PAID BY
THE BIDEN CAMPAIGN AND GOT PAID
BY ADAM SCHIFF.
THE JURY POOL IS 90% DEMOCRAT.
THE JURY POOL IS BASICALLY LIKE
THE O.J. JURY POOL.
YOU WILL HAVE PEOPLE TRYING TO
WIGGLE INTO THAT JURY AND SEND A
MESSAGE JUST LIKE THEY DID WITH
THE JUICE.
DONALD TRUMP IS EYEBALLING ALL
OF THESE PROSPECTIVE JURORS
WHICH IS THE BEST PART.
I'LL TRY.
THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN TO SEE
HIM THE SIZE JURORS.
THE FACT THAT IF THIS JUDGE SAYS
THAT HE CAN ATTEND BARRON'S
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, HE WINS
IN A LANDSLIDE.
>> Judge Jeanine: DONALD TRUMP
RIGHT NOW AS A DEFENDANT IN A
CRIMINAL CASE.
HE WILL ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT IF
THE DEFENDANT DOES NOT APPEAR
FOR TRIAL AND HAVE HIM ARRESTED.
>> Dana: DO YOU THINK ANY OF
THIS WHAT WE'RE SAYING SAYING
HERE IS CRAZY?
>> Jesse: THE MOST PATHETIC,
PETTY SELF HARMING ACTS OF
POLITICAL SUICIDE I HAVE EVER
WITNESSED.
DONALD TRUMP SHOULD GO TO HIS
SON'S GRADUATION.
RIGHT?
GO TO THE GRADUATION.
IF YOU'RE WATCHING, JUST GO TO
THEIR GRADUATION.
EVERY PARENT IN AMERICA, WHETHER
THEY LIKE YOU OR HATE YOU WILL
GO, I WOULD HAVE DONE THAT.
THIS CASE IS UTTERLY RIDICULOUS.
I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE ONE THAT
CAME UP FIRST.
PLENTY OF REASONS TO CRITICIZE
TRUMP.
PLENTY OF CASES DOWN THE LINE.
THIS IS COMPLETELY NONSENSICAL
TO ME THAT YOU WOULD TAKE A
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES AND PUT HIM IN A
COURT ROOM OVER HUSH MONEY TO
POTENTIALLY A ONE-NIGHT STAND
WITH A START.
IF HE IS GUILTY, HE MAY GET A
10-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE.
HAVE YOU ALL LOST YOUR MINDS, IN
AMERICA?
WHAT A DEMEANING WAY TO TREAT A
FORMER PRESIDENT ANYWAY.
IF YOU ARE ON THE LEFT, WHY
WOULD YOU THINK THIS WOULD
POSSIBLY WORK?
WHY WOULD YOU NOT THINK THAT
WHAT YOU ARE DOING HERE IS GOING
TO ALMOST GUARANTEE DONALD TRUMP
WHEN'S THE NEXT ELECTION?
THE ONLY THING THAT COULD
ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE IT IS IF
HE'S FOUND GUILTY AND PUT IN A
PRISON CELL.
AT THAT MOMENT, TRUMP WINS BY A
LANDSLIDE.
THIS IS A FARCICAL CASE.
IF ANYONE ON THE LEFT IS
WATCHING THIS AND DOESN'T AGREE,
YOU HAVE LOST YOUR MINDS.
TAKE IT TO THE BANK.
>> Dana: I HOPE THEY CAN TAKE
A TELLING.
THAT'S A GOOD BRITISH PHRASE I
JUST THREW IT IN THERE.
>> Greg: I'VE NEVER HE
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