In a bold rebuke of the Manhattan ‘hush money’ trial, Donald Trump accuses prosecutors of political witch hunts, highlighting the triviality of charges and alleging interference in federal elections.
Key points:
- Donald Trump denounces the “Biden witch hunt” aimed at keeping him off the campaign trail, referring to the Manhattan ‘hush money’ trial.
- He highlights the triviality of the charges, emphasizing that the case revolves around bookkeeping for legal expenses paid to a lawyer.
- Trump questions the timing and motives behind the case, noting that it dates back to 2015 and was pursued only recently, suggesting political interference.
- He expresses frustration over being indicted for what he considers a minor matter compared to pressing issues like violent crime.
- Trump raises doubts about the legitimacy of the case, pointing out that federal authorities declined to pursue it and emphasizing the unprecedented nature of state involvement in a federal election matter.
Donald Trump Gives Powerful Statement on 'Biden Trials' That are Taking Him Off Campaign Trail
"This is a Biden witch hunt to keep me off the campaign trail."
Donald Trump gave an excellent summary of the weakness of the New York criminal cases facing him after opening… pic.twitter.com/bilYApaDBK
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) April 22, 2024
"This is where your taxpayer dollars are going. Witch hunt after witch hunt. We're here for something that happened in the White House that wasn't even wrong. This is a joke.
Trump lawyer Alina Habba blasts Biden trials after opening statements in NY casepic.twitter.com/pqrjcO0eJE
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) April 22, 2024