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mystery-ak:
Trump, defenders show up in force ahead of Cohen testimony
Former President Donald Trump was joined by a bevy of high-profile supporters Monday morning outside the Manhattan courtroom, where the NY v. Trump trial will hear from key witness Michael Cohen.
As Trump spoke to the media early Monday morning, Republican supporters such as Ohio Sen. JD Vance, New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, his son Eric Trump, and others were seen standing behind the 45th president for what is anticipated to be an action-packed day in court.
Trump's comments ahead of court Monday focused on his argument the case is a "baseless, politically motivated prosecution" promoted by the Biden administration, while highlighting a recent poll showing him leading Biden in key battleground states.
"The New York Times just came out with a poll that shows us leading everywhere by a lot. This is the cover story. And I think you'll find it very interesting, but I'm sure you've all read it. Leading in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, Georgia and Nevada. Nevada, we are leading actually by 12 points, which is generally a Democrat state," Trump said.
Posted by Emma Colton
Fox News
mystery-ak:
10:35
Court takes a mid-morning break
The jury has been excused and Michael Cohen has stepped down from the stand after the first part of his testimony.
After detailing the hush money deal made to kill Karen McDougal's affair story, he is likely to be asked about what led to the payments to Stormy Daniels.
corbe:
Unlike Stormy, I believe he really cared about/for Karen and when all was said and done, she was all but screwed in the end, along with Pecker.
Take note Trumpers.
mystery-ak:
2 minutes ago
Michael Cohen resumes testifying
By Kyle Schnitzer
Cohen is taking questions from prosecutors about phone records. Cohen testified that he never altered the recording and the recording was cut off because he received an incoming call.
Trump's team has suggested that the call was doctored.
Meanwhile, Trump has spent time reading through a stack of pages as Cohen continues testifying.
mystery-ak:
10:48
How Trump's courtroom cheerleaders spent the morning session: Live tweeting
From Rob Crilly, Senior Political Reporter inside the courtroom:
Sen JD Vance spent the morning session live tweeting proceedings from the second row of the courtroom.
So although Trump cannot comment on witnesses, his supporters can ... and did: 'Michael Cohen admitting he secretly recorded his employer. Just totally normal conduct, right? The best part is he said he did it only once and only for Trump’s benefit. A standup guy!'
Vance and Trump's other cheerleaders, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and the AGs of Alabama and Iowa, have not returned after the break
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