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Why President Donald Trump Cannot and Will Not Ever Receive A Fair Trial Anywhere

https://youtu.be/03PrAkOtrgw?si=63sss6H4vO3hJaGl

In the forthcoming criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, set to commence on Monday in Manhattan, the defendant faces considerable challenges in securing an acquittal. Empirical trends suggest a high conviction rate among criminal defendants who proceed to trial. Further complicating matters for Mr. Trump is his low popularity in the jurisdiction combined with pretrial conduct that may not favorably influence potential jurors. Additionally, the presiding judge, Juan Merchan, has significantly limited Mr. Trump's defense options through a series of pretrial rulings concerning legal and evidentiary matters.

Despite these constraints, Mr. Trump and his legal counsel have devised primary and secondary defense strategies aimed at countering the charges that he falsified business records of his company pertaining to a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election. The defense plans to aggressively challenge the credibility of Michael Cohen, Mr. Trump’s former attorney and a pivotal witness in the case, potentially undermining the prosecution's entire case. Alternatively, the defense may request that the jury be allowed to consider convicting Mr. Trump of lesser misdemeanor charges instead of the felony charges initiated by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Sources indicate that Mr. Trump’s legal team has contemplated the latter strategy, which has not been previously disclosed. Though Mr. Trump’s attorneys have not commented on this matter, it is understood that a misdemeanor conviction, while undesirable, would not impede Mr. Trump’s ability to seek public office or significantly affect his personal freedoms.

This trial occurs amidst other legal challenges faced by Mr. Trump, with some speculating that his renewed political activities may in part be motivated by a desire to forestall potential incarceration. As the trial advances, the defense's ability to navigate these legal hurdles could notably influence the political landscape ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle. Moreover, the role of Mr. Cohen’s testimony, given his prior convictions and media engagements, adds complexity to the case, emphasizing the need for corroboration by the prosecution to substantiate their allegations against Mr. Trump.

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