Hope Hicks takes stand in Trump's New York criminal trial

Former Trump campaign press secretary and White House communications director Hope Hicks has taken the stand in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial where he's accused of falsifying business records of payments to cover up alleged sex scandals. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on who Hope Hicks is and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how important her testimony could be.
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[@FortunateXpat]

Donnie Diapers for gravel pit, 2024

[@stevenjones1024]

By the way, it's biden who poops his pants, not trump.

[@cybertoe1221]

​@@stevenjones1024Many people have confirmed that trump does, and not one person has said President Biden does, but you keep projecting your little heart out. It'll keep you off the streets. Maybe work on your kool-aid addiction.

[@stevenjones1024]

​@@cybertoe1221First of all you don't know me well enough to make a statement like that. I didn't vote for Trump nor do I own any Trump memorabilia nor am I on Truth Social. So that blows your insut all the hell. Now that being said, why don't you look up on Google "Biden farts in front of royal family." They still talk about it over there.

[@stevenjones1024]

​@@cybertoe1221You don't know me well enough to make a statement like that. First of all, I didn't vote for trump, nor do I own any trump memorabilia, nor do I belong to Truth Social. So that blows your insult out of the water. Second, go look up "Biden farts in front of Royal family." They're still talking about it over there.

[@stevenjones1024]

​@carolynschmahl9229 That's typical of you left wing people. You make a statement you can't back up and then you run away when you're faced with the truth.

[@reecom9884]

Working closely with Trump is like getting close to a skunk. No matter how much you wash or how long ago the exposure was, the stink never goes away!

[@ryanrevland4333]

I hear bathing in tomato sauce helps

[@LanceWickham]

Haha. Yes. Similar to the stench emanating from Hillary, Biden, Obama, Bush, and every other corrupt and wealthy politician. I wish we had an honest choice to vote for!

[@oliviaturner7388]

Maybe that’s why he throws ketchup against the walls? Tomato sauce is the only thing that’ll get that stench off!😉😜

[@lamontcranston3177]

​@@ryanrevland4333 Trump oder takes more. It's starts with apologies and retractions.

[@loraking7633]

I can care less if Donald Trump goes to jail or not, I just do not want him back in the White House/ Oval office. It's for american presidents and not for a Wannabe authoritarian dictator ruler.

[@jon2026]

*couldn't care less

[@kevinvelasco6167]

@@jon2026 *regional differences (both are acceptable)

[@jon2026]

I'm more of the logic and common sense type. 'Can care less' makes no sense. It's the opposite of what the OP is trying to convey.

[@julieadele6334]

I care very much that that horrid criminal go to prison for the rest of his traitorous life.

[@stevenjones1024]

loraking, you've really been brainwashed

[@Columbiastargazer]

trump isn't arguing he's innocent, he's arguing he has the right to be a criminal

[@stephenwatson8040]

Guilty of what? There is no crime in the fabricated court case.

[@marshallvanstee4777]

@@stephenwatson8040 Whatever your ailment is, it seems to be effecting your mind. You should seek help fast.

[@titleloanman]

@@stephenwatson8040leave the cult. It’s not too late.

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​​@@stephenwatson8040 what day is it? Where are you? What's happening? 😂😂😂😂 Welcome to reality

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

And you repeat your posts!! Get some New material bra 😢

[@damarmar1001]

The once respected lawyer Blanch has had his last job and without being paid.

[@lamontcranston3177]

People don't even spell his name correctly.

[@damarmar1001]

@@lamontcranston3177 not necessary for a crook spineless lawyer he does not deserve an extra e.lol

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

the law needs to treat him like any other defendant. He should have been in jail for violating his gag order and he should be in prison for election violations

[@joanfrellburg4901]

They need to write a song I don't care too much for money but it sure gets you a lot of love.

[@tja3495]

@user-gl5ux5xk3k I agree with you, Trump should be held responsible like any other American citizen! But Trump was the orchestrator of the Coup against the American Government on J6 and should be charged, it is a treasonous act.

[@debralondon4295]

If he was held To account like everyone else, he would not have been charged. The alleged crime is past the statute of limitations. The dropped the tax crime for Hunter over that but you change trump? Election interference

[@rickdunn7585]

When he was a Democrat the democrats loved him but when the democrats started hating the United States he changed parties as far as the gag order again a Democrat double standard rules for he not for me

[@stevenjones1024]

That's the problem, he's not being treated like anybody else. The statute of limitations has already run out and they've already declined to prosecute that case once.

[@darrellmay4502]

She can't lie or she will go to jail.

[@walterbo7687]

But she can say dozens of times "I don't recall" or "I don't remember".

[@johnniequinn3215]

And they’ll just ask her to confirm what she said on her prior deposition.

[@darrellmay4502]

@@walterbo7687 She won't do that, she is too smart for that type of thing!, she wants it done and over as do all of them!

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

Did Donald Von SchitzInPants have any “episodes” in court so far today?

[@victorguzman146]

Did little Kevin forget his formula? Here you go 🍼

[@davemalinak6802]

I would never have voted for Trump if I knew about this . I voted the first time for him .

[@veronicastewart1112]

Well, at least you figured it out. Many still haven't.

[@lamontcranston3177]

Not too late to save your soul.

[@davemalinak6802]

@@lamontcranston3177 I’ll save my vote for someone who’s not looking at 88 felonies . Plus he’s a none stop liar.

[@ttcc5273]

Trump must take the stand in order for the jury to hear him lie to their faces! 😂

[@stevenjones1024]

Just like biden lies to your face?

[@cybertoe1221]

It's hilarious that the stable genius thinks that a gag order prevents him from testifying. The sad part is that his cult believes that.

[@WillMellon]

No-one can save him - from himself.

[@dav0n]

Why am I the ONLY 1 wanting to see trump’s trials televised?

[@AsiaOceans-nx5lr]

The only one 🤣🤣🤣

[@Letsgo24136]

Oh, you are not alone!!!

[@jon2026]

He would revel in the attention.

[@chrystya]

You’re not

[@julieadele6334]

Were it in another state, you might, but NY doesn't televise trials.

[@damham5689]

If Hope the White House.Fluffer doesn't know all the Trump administration inner secrets, no one does. Pillow talk usually equates to lose lips.

[@annietang3780]

What our society will be if everyone can threat, defame, attack people we don’t like without any consequences? People, wake up, Be normal please.

[@davemalinak6802]

Kind of like the Republicans are doing with the Biden impeachment. Been 16 months and still no vote

[@carolynsumners4915]

We are being normal....normal to those Americans who believe in our democracy and Rule of Law. Trump does not think the laws should apply to him. He's wrong. So are you!

[@user-br2ky1lr6z]

@@carolynsumners4915 Opinions vary Karen, I mean carol.

[@charlesfritz7131]

​@@carolynsumners4915 it's CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC not a democracy.

[@711Arigna]

Donald Trump is F

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

he looks like Lurch

[@tja3495]

👍

[@garymcmillan8084]

Yet he's up 8 over brain dead

[@jeffnelson4489]

Looks like he is off the hook all smoke n mirrors

[@robertallred4515]

After Hicks destroyed the Prosecutors Case it looks like they're F

[@kristieshaw4806]

TICK.TOCK.TRUMP JUSTICE. IS. COMING.

[@Jjwhat-ky8wd]

TRUMP 2024🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Sbxallday]

Just as soon as they find a crime lolbvs.

[@tommymack4372]

Trump for king 👑

[@albert-ef3xu]

​@@tommymack4372ShitzinPantz!! Is going to prison!

[@kristieshaw4806]

@@tommymack4372 oh honey, we don't have Kings or Dictators here in American silly little Ivan. Go back to Daddy Putin and tell him to say hi to Moscow Marge for us. TICK TOCK TRUMP JUSTICE IS COMING

[@user-br2ky1lr6z]

America first!!!!!!

[@tja3495]

👍 🗽 💙VOTE BLUE 2024💙

[@jon2026]

Precisely why I will be voting BLUE.

[@user-br2ky1lr6z]

@@jon2026 I see the commies have arrived. Good afternoon comrade.

[@user-br2ky1lr6z]

@@tja3495 Opinions vary. FJB

[@jon2026]

You sound like a 100 year old man going on about commies.😆

[@Letsgo24136]

Who's side is she on?

[@jon2026]

Hopefully America's side....the opposite of Donald.

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Who's side are you o n 😢

[@Letsgo24136]

@@stephansteohanlarsen7457 The world's!!!!! 👀

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

@@Letsgo24136 good answer 😇

[@earlputnal9124]

She's just another speed bump in these sham courtroom antics.

[@user-dy3id9zz7j]

pull my finger!!!😆😆😆

[@Wendy2448]

I don’t care that she showed up. I just want to know what she testifies to

[@sonofadoy]

What is there to know?

[@dorianmorris4690]

Wow!!! I've never heard anyone who said so much yet said so little.. This CBS anchor went on and in, saying in one sentenc, three times that Hope Hicks was going to take the stand.

[@BorderTerrier-yk2hw]

"Inner orbit"... "circle"? Too much information.

[@marissanorth85]

What?

[@dangin8811]

That reporter took her sweet time, i feel for the news lady having to improvise.

[@dianadelahaye7660]

After Jan 6, so many who were violent and broke into the capitol are in jail. Why is not, the instigator also in jail!?

[@WilbertJohnson-nq5zd]

Now let's see what happens with trump sitting there in front of her face

[@apriladams6098]

Who is she testifying for?

[@marissanorth85]

The prosecution

[@Michael-ug9ge]

This is insanity. Our country doomed.

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Why, use your words child 😮

[@pete1342]

The GOP committed suicide by trump, and is doubling down on it! 😂

[@damonkatos4271]

Trump 10 to 20 in 24

[@user-zz5kf2di4m]

These two seem like they had an entanglement.

[@JoseLopez-mc7kw]

He did don't arrest instead trail and faking better because hes rich dont arrest instead mediate what he can do

[@robertallred4515]

Was the best witness Trump could've had. He should just let the Prosecutors keep proving his case.

[@Buddha-of8fk]

Hope probably knows more disgusting things about Trump than most.

[@michaelstaub8690]

You did not clarify for us, is Hope Hicks still on D. Trumps payrolls? Or even a Republican at heart - maybe using words that could help Trump and the defence to establish a lack of credibility? What side is she on?

[@littlemama5598]

Yeah she testified but we still didn’t here anything on this that we didn’t already know it’s just what you all think happened 😂

[@johnpaulwebb3440]

Where is Melania?

[@scottkrater2131]

Anywhere she doesn't look like a laughing stock.

[@Rockingruvin]

Yes!!!!

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

God bless you all

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Phawk God and Religion!?🌍🍄🌍

[@cybertoe1221]

Which god?

[@msha9584]

Adult reporting.

[@canyoncruzr3462]

She's glamorous! Trump will be spending this weekend in jail.

[@411dify]

Hicks need to get married fast and change that last name.

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Why

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

GOD IS ALIVE

[@jon2026]

Which one?

[@Noura-ol5vy]

Oh my dear brothers, is there any humanity left? By God, I did not speak except out of hunger and distress. My mother, my sisters, and I have been displaced from our homes because of the war. We are in a state that only God knows about For him, God suffices us, and He is the best disposer of affairs for those who have brought us to this state. By God Almighty, I did not write this appeal out of distress and poverty. O world, feel for us, I hope you. By God Almighty, Lord of the Great Throne, he is the one who eats what I have in the house, and by God, my brothers, he is my most steadfast brother There has been no food for two days, and by God, our situation is very difficult. We have 4 people entering the house, and my father is dead, and there is no one to rely on us or our residents In a rented house, we cannot pay the rent we owe. ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''' My brother, my first words are that I swear by God on the Book of God that I will not lie to you, nor deceive, nor deceive. I am a Yemeni girl displaced from the war. My family and I, in Ayat Al-Shahrab, have 14,000 Yemenis among us, and now we owe 42,000 for 3 months, and the owner of the house is one of the people who does not have mercy. By God, my brother. He comes every day and insults us and talks about us and wants to leave the house and go to the street because we could not pay him the rent. The neighbors saw us crying and came back to talk to the neighbors and gave us the last week and we paid him an oath to God, this one takes us out to the street, have mercy on us. Our country is because of this war, and we cannot find food for our day, and I, my brothers and I are living on a embassy. Our father has passed away, may God have mercy on him, and we have no one in this world who has been with us in these harsh circumstances. My younger brothers went out to the street and saw the neighbors eating and stopped at their door to give them bread even if they broke it. By God, to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, they closed the door and expelled them. And they came back crying. They were dying of hunger. No one had mercy on them. I gave them a holiday. I would have made a living. Now blame one of us. Help us with a kilo of flour. I swear to God. I am dying of hunger. My brother, I am an alien to God and then to you. I want your help for the sake of God. I implore you, by God, love goodness and help me, even if it is 500 Yemeni riyals via WhatsApp messaging. On this number 00967717354582 and ask for the name of my card and send it and do not be late and may God reward you with all the best, my brothers Sagar, see how they are and help us and save us before they throw us out in the street. You will be lost or we will die of hunger. My family and I ask you, by God, if you are able to help us, do not be late and may God reward you with goodness!;!;?!- -♕♡?;!;! ♕♡!;?!+?!(♕♕!?€£`…

[@EnzoMatriX214]

Looks like you're off your meds.

[@PattyMMills]

This news reporter needs to stop saying “uh” and “um” all the time! So unprofessional.

[@user-xk2ig4tc3f]

Tell the truth, don't go to jail for the orange conman

[@charlesfritz7131]

When she tells the truth and it's not what you hope it is, you will call her a liar.

[@user-xk2ig4tc3f]

@charlesfritz7131 what on Earth are you talking about? If she lies under oath she will be caught out and jailed.

[@charlesfritz7131]

@user-xk2ig4tc3f like I said if what she says is truthful in favor of Trump, you will say she lied.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Jesus is Lord

[@jon2026]

One of thousands.

[@veronicastewart1112]

Hope Hicks was friends with 45. This must be hard for her.

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

As hard as Donald's limp biscuit 😢

[@jeffnelson4489]

Sounds like he just got off the hook.Now Trump is free n clear.

[@garymcmillan8084]

Finally put someone on stand that new Trump but had nothing to do with case. Pathetic

[@cybertoe1221]

Look up "character witness" and get back to me.

[@garymcmillan8084]

@@cybertoe1221 were is the Crime perry Mason

[@FiggFig]

88 charges 0 convictions 😂

[@jon2026]

The first trial has just begun, spanky.

[@cybertoe1221]

Not too bright, are you?

[@mattterry7865]

Trump 2024!!!! FjB

[@craigfinger5356]

More Trump coverage =more chance for election

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Never trust a commenter that can't sign their own name to their account 😮

[@richarddupuis11]

Go Trump Go victory in 2024

[@jon2026]

You're like the Cleveland Browns' fan of politics.😆

[@texas4396]

Their case is super weak. Your indicting a man for signing an nda

[@cybertoe1221]

They indicted him for campaign finance fraud, genius.

[@joegonzalez6403]

BORING!!! BORING INFORMATION!!!!

[@EnzoMatriX214]

Thanks for your input comrade.

[@walterbo7687]

Bored when you are alone? Means you are in bad company. Get out the cult and live happily

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

FAKE COMMENT Hahahahaha 😢

[@laurieburton3786]

President Trump 2024

[@goodtohaveinajam8148]

EX, FORMER "president", the WORST in American history, the compulsive LIAR? Oh yeah. Think that. All you want. Let's just see......

[@goodtohaveinajam8148]

Did you know, laurieburton, about how he ran up the debt by eight TRILLION dollars???

[@jon2026]

We already told you no.

[@alordswatchman]

Trump 2024

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

for prison

[@martingrimes1215]

Biden 2024 the second flush.

[@joancooney7724]

@@martingrimes1215Correct,Trumps getting the second flush

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

Did Donald Von SchitzInPants have any “episodes” in court yet today?

[@walterbo7687]

​@@joancooney7724 by a landslide

[@Kuklapolitan]

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter how many times information is repeated and regurgitated through coverage from all networks, the people who ask questions of 'the person on the scene' never change that BLANK look on their face when they throw it over to them. I wouldn't not have made a very good newscaster. I'd be rolling on the floor, rolling my eyes and my face would tell the whole story without moving on to another person with another stone face to explain the same things again...just using different words.

[@earldupree1204]

He doesn’t know her, lol

[@michaelkeene4708]

She was coached by ivanka,she will just say i can't remember .

[@3rdplanetimmigrant203]

Hope Hicks takes A KNEELING POSITION UNDER THE DEFENDANT'S TABLE in Trump's New York criminal trial. In other newds, Melania moved the $$$ decimal point $$$ two places to the right.

[@misterjokertoker5797]

Yet again another woman steps up to do what the complicit GOP cannot - be honest.

[@MIAMIC70]

Hope is cute AF.

[@user-pn8mz4ue8p]

YOU HAVE FLOW AS A NEWS PRESENTER AND YOU CONSTANTLY SAYING "AH...AH...AH" YOU DON'T DESERVE THIS JOB! STOP SAYING AH UH AH UH!!!!! OMG!!!! HOW DID YOU GET THIS JOB!!

[@sammmmmysluggggger]

Women, women, nothing but women CBS reporters and anchors. Tiresome. Boring.