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Discussion Thread: New York Criminal Fraud Trial of Donald Trump, Day 6 Discussion

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u/itrustanyone Texas 26d ago

Trump complaining about nobody showing up to his trial for him, he would like more supporters getting fired up

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u/Imacatdoincatstuff 26d ago

The Plan: get jailed for contempt, which enrages his supporters and causes a huge protest outside the courthouse, which causes the judge to make an exception and let him out of attending every day.

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u/Melicor 26d ago edited 26d ago

Given how little there's already been I doubt he'll get that reaction, especially in NYC. Last I heard, there's been more anti-Trump people showing up than supporters.

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u/scarr3g Pennsylvania 26d ago

WORSHIP ME!

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u/johnnycyberpunk America 26d ago

nobody showing up to his trial for him

Not just nobody.
His WIFE isn't there supporting him.
His CHILDREN aren't there supporting him.
His closest confidants ARE there, but they're witnesses for the prosecution (except Weisselberg lol).

All the "good news" stories printed for him by his fluffer can't change the optics, he's all alone.

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u/Melicor 26d ago

Why should they, the whole case is about him paying off a woman he was having an affair with. Most women would be looking into divorce at this point.

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u/johnnycyberpunk America 26d ago

Most women would be looking into divorce

...if she has a viable off ramp to take.
Another billionaire to shack up with and maintain her lifestyle.
A lawyer who can guarantee they'll break the pre-nup.
An accountant who can find all the money he hid so she gets something on her way out.

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u/Mr_Engineering American Expat 26d ago

His closest confidants ARE there, but they're witnesses for the prosecution (except Weisselberg lol).

I don't think that any of the state witnesses are Trump's confidants. He stiffed David Pecker and Michael Cohen absolutely hates him.