Trump trial: Opening statements and first witness in hush money case

Once Donald Trump would've looked at the dilapidated Manhattan Criminal Courthouse and its courtrooms as a real estate opportunity.
For the next six weeks it is where he will spend hour after hour, away from the campaign trail, his political and personal future on the line.
The 45th president and the first to go on criminal trial, faces charges that he broke the law by concealing a hush-money payment from the voting public.
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[@Stephan__ox.]

for an old man he has alot going on

[@drhfuhruhurr4253]

Yes but unlike his opponent he at least knows what's going on, and what day it is. He needs less nap time too! 😂

[@tuxcat9066]

Yes what a great example of perseverance ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jess_o]

A lot of fraud, yeah

[@ianmuir3640]

He won’t have to worry about anything shortly

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

Hush money from your own personal finances isn't a crime, blackmailing for hush money is, maybe it is Daniels who should be in court?

[@missyfabila6766]

I think the women are just as guilty lock them up for scamming trump

[@LH-fp8kr]

Dodo. HE IS GUILTY OF A LIFE OF CRIME, FRAUD AND CHEATING

[@impulse034]

It’s laughable when criminals try to call another criminal a criminal. We are not born yesterday.

[@chopperharris32]

Trump uses a court appearance as a fund raising event

[@user-gu9gb7wx6n]

Exactly. And it's free

[@crumplezone1]

Hows your " Trump derangement syndrome " going ?

[@tendr247]

Love Trump

[@lib-tardeducator6435]

Well when it’s political persecution, people want to help out the persecuted.

[@Rheinmeister09]

I’ve learned more about the law from Neal Katyal than I ever thought I needed to know.

[@sugarpuffbutty]

😂

[@Joey-ct8bm]

How about the second woman Karen McDougal? Stormy Daniels wasn't the only one.

[@alysononoahu8702]

It's been discussed many times

[@Joey-ct8bm]

@@alysononoahu8702 Who paid her hush money?

[@johnharding7318]

@@Joey-ct8bm It was paid from Trumps PAC, which makes it an illegal payment

[@Proud_Texan]

​@@Joey-ct8bmCohen did, without Trump's knowledge. Cohn is a liar and he has been found guilty of perjury.

[@beverleykeller5950]

Yes there is probably a long list of conniving women who lie to become rich ! They should go to.jail!

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

Go, Melania ! 😂😂

[@johnharding7318]

I think she went already 😉

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

@@johnharding7318 😂

[@user-gu9gb7wx6n]

Who is paying for that motorcaid? US.

[@stephenmurray8559]

That's OK. He's contributed billions and created jobs. It's his money

[@DUKEOFSOUNDS]

​@stephenmurray8559 really? How ?

[@stephenmurray8559]

@@DUKEOFSOUNDS you already know how so why are you pretending not to?

[@yamsb9533]

@@stephenmurray8559you gonna expand on that & tell us how exactly he did that?

[@stephenmurray8559]

@@yamsb9533 Am I going to tell you how a guy who runs dozens of businesses that employ thousands of people created jobs and investment? Probably not, no because you already know how don't you? So cmon, why are you pretending not to know?

[@derekmiles9306]

So she basically blackmailed him, got a payoff and now has come back for more.

[@amandawilson6917]

His security should be totally stopped when he goes to jail.

[@grahamturner1290]

"Honest Don."

[@debh5780]

Lol !!! 😂😂😂

[@aaronhughes1839]

😂😂😂😂 Criminals always have a follow up excuse.😢😢😢😢

[@Proud_Texan]

Like Joe Biden.

[@dartskipper3170]

What criminals? Has Trump been convicted of anything? And don't come out with that " Court of Public Opinion" garbage. 😂

[@helensmith9943]

Lady you have flipped your wig.

[@Dbrom25]

It was already public!

[@hungbearlover]

Melania must be counting the days.

[@nancymesek]

‘The reality tv star’ is the perfect description of this dolt.

[@drhfuhruhurr4253]

Get used to him, he'll be the next US president 😊

[@dartskipper3170]

Jealousy will get you nowhere 😂

[@daryl6957]

..., ' of this dolt'. And this coming from a Bidone supporter. 'Mr. Ukraine'🤣😭🤣!!!

[@sugarpuffbutty]

@@daryl6957 Biden or Trump - it doesn’t matter does it, really? US is a Dead Empire Walking whoever ‘leads’ it 😂

[@davidsimpson4046]

Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up He loves that chant… funny how these things work

[@boscobeans]

For what ??

[@hustle676]

Poor guy shut your mouth

[@eduardtarniceriu102]

You must be a WOKE CLOWN !!! I get your point

[@bionic4368]

#LockHimUp

[@lindsaytoles2023]

"The reality TV star president" was far too kind of an introduction, but also a devastating one. 🔥

[@TT-dp8qh]

Rich will never be in trouble but the poor!

[@CaValleyJake]

Nobody on streets- he is losing more and more support everyday his lies come to light

[@jeannettefeutz1593]

The LORD KNOW AND THIS WILL COME TO THE SURFACE !!!!!!

[@fiveplates]

Shame if he's convicted that it's doubtful that he will do any jail time.

[@user-sz8km9dy5v]

Dirty sweat 😓

[@missyfabila6766]

They all guilty

[@majesticsword]

Karma🙄

[@shatterbynone171]

This shows no one is untouchable he should have never been president 😢

[@baggyobeast]

So she broke contract? Is that illegal?

[@johnharding7318]

You cant breech a contract if the contract is itself illegal.

[@tinaclemence5543]

I hope he's had his nappy changed

[@jaidenBenzz]

We love you Donald

[@MechzHxH]

and nothing will happen.

[@phillanager6245]

About time.

[@alysononoahu8702]

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[@hizzlemobizzle]

Reality is Trumps' arch enemy

[@fuzzypanda1684]

You're thinking of the left. Reality is the lefts arch nemesis.

[@drhfuhruhurr4253]

Wait until the reality of him being next president hits you 😂

[@fuzzypanda1684]

@@drhfuhruhurr4253 Most of us can't wait! We miss low inflation, low gas prices, no new wars, a president who can complete a sentence, and not being the laughing stock of the world.

[@django3422]

​@@fuzzypanda1684Presidents can't control inflation or gas prices, those things are global factors that play out over longer periods of time than a single term of office. Biden hasn't started any of the wars currently going on and it sounds like you've forgotten about when Trump tried to start a war with Iran... As for being able to finish a sentence and not making the country a laughing stock, I'm not sure you remember Trump's press conferences or how the rest of the world received them. Which is fair, on account of how he stopped giving press conferences. Because he couldn't finish a sentence and a whole lotta people couldn't help but laugh at him.

[@hassanmkconnect1779]

Lock him up

[@user-fq1nq5mh5k]

0:46- 1:10 is the right!

[@owenthomas5103]

so, someone else has already been found guilty of this exact crime by a jury. There is clear evidence that Trump was just as involved in the crime as that other guy. But somehow as soon as its Trump who's facing any kind of consequence for it "should never be happening". He (and you if you agree) need to grow up and look at reality.

[@Ceylon727]

😂 sad for him lol not for people

[@majesticsword]

Can’t wait for The Movie to come out, it’s going to be a Darn good one!🤥

[@richardfranssen3424]

How can any democrat think this is a jury of Trumps peers. This jury is so far out of his league.

[@stevenkoski416]

Isn’t Trump a stable genius?

[@johnharding7318]

@@stevenkoski416 Yeah, unfortunately he isn't in a stable.

[@michaelweis4756]

Mr. Pecker knows it all...

[@alysononoahu8702]

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[@Arya-cf7vu]

When it comes to America, or politics anywhere these days, always assume the worst. Free car ride to the white house is exactly right😢

[@ShermaneKDor]

This check may be no cash out,

[@alysononoahu8702]

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[@raquelsuarez368]

If u need I'LL be 5am, Raquel Suarez ❤

[@raquelsuarez368]

Done and over with 😂😂😂

[@doriasalvador8581]

He is not guilty!!!

[@majesticsword]

Why did Cowen go to jail and Trump hasn’t? Trump saids Cowen is a Lawyer and Trump,… you were the President!

[@oninoni]

Because Trump was President at the time. Took them this long to catch up

[@jameslittlewood7821]

He took a plea bargain and a reduced sentence to help prosecutors build their case

[@beverleykeller5950]

Because he has not broken ANY LAWS like a CORRUPT ignorant LAWYER who finally got caught!!!

[@majesticsword]

@@beverleykeller5950 Dang!!!!! Another Lier , and Corrupt, just like Trump!! Go join his 🤡 Circus!!!!!!

[@oninoni]

@@beverleykeller5950 that is still to be determined

[@kevinwilliams1768]

jail .

[@crumplezone1]

Hows your " Trump derangement syndrome " going ?

[@rossicourvosi218]

Describing him as a reality tv tar before being a ex president is wild hating 😂

[@chelloandra]

Accurate

[@susanferrie7233]

Every body knows it lol

[@williamscherer3185]

This shouldn't even be an issue.

[@owenthomas5103]

as far as I cair good for anyone who can F a P star and good for them. It may or may not have even happed. But the illegal hush money defiantly did happen and defiantly is corrupt that was proven in court to a jury. It's almost definite and probably about to be Proved that Trump ordered that illegal action.

[@fadyangibeaud6037]

Matrix

[@Moore_cookies51]

ANY ONE CAN LIE. Especially Donny.

[@maxheadroom224]

HEY DONNIE. THE BULL WAS POZZED

[@skepticalwhiteguy]

Definitely not the video camera family...... they would never lie

[@RegiyThornton]

Trump would still be a better uk prime minister than Rishi

[@newprofilesowhat1339]

Muppet...

[@user-gk7qh3ir1p]

True. Trump is the best

[@skycutie77]

Yup they are trying to take him off ballet this great ❤ coverage for Trump he’s not perfect but he’s better than Biden lol

[@TruthScholar]

Matrix attack

[@boscobeans]

FROM POLITICO A settlement negotiated on behalf of a woman who accused Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), her former boss, of sexual misconduct is just the latest example: The money came out of Conyers’ office budget, meaning it wasn’t even included in the $17 million total. TAXPAYER PAID OFFICE BUDGET BY THE WAY. What’s more, because the multimillion-dollar settlement figure covers disputes aside from sexual harassment, including those over pay and workplace safety, it is impossible to know how much money taxpayers are actually doling out to sexual misconduct victims. The once-obscure Office of Compliance, which pays out the settlements, does not release information in which the cases are broken down by category. And it says “a large portion of cases” it resolves stem from Hill employers other than the House and Senate, such as the Capitol Police and Architect of the Capitol. And unlike Trump who used his own money, YOU THE TAXPAYER paid for their offenses.

[@johnharding7318]

Except Trump didn;t use his own moeney he used money from his PAC. That would be illegal.

[@hunglikeajellyfish]

Look at all the wasted money just to get his orange backside to court. Absolutely bizarre 😳

[@10vanaqv]

Isit true he been farting like crayzeee in the courtroom??

[@jethrobradley7850]

So what if he committed adultery with a porn star and then tried to buy her silence in the run up to an election. It's not like he's ever done anything else wrong 😂

[@stephenmurray8559]

Many dems have done worse and never got pulled. Clinton? Bidens laptop?

[@DUKEOFSOUNDS]

Nice one 😂 It's like try to frame him for not paying taxes hey

[@ciararespect4296]

4:50 " we'll hear more from Pecker tomorrow"? I thought that's what caused the trouble in the first place 😂

[@johnharding7318]

You mean he tried to buy her silence with money that was meant to be spent on his election campaign. Which is is what he is being charged with.

[@JelMain]

That's not the crime. How he booked it is. Legal expenses?

[@tykotate9346]

The democrats will hand him the elecction with this kind of legal foolishness.

[@tendr247]

This is such a joke.

[@baronmeduse]

Yes, he is.

[@nancymesek]

Yes, trump is a joke, but a bad one.

[@stevendurrant1724]

Is he your favourite rapist?

[@giulianagianna]

​@baronmeduse you are a joke.

[@giulianagianna]

The evils doesn't want Trump for president. Trump all the way. Trump 2024❤❤.

[@julianshepherd2038]

He gangster

[@rickcrammond2617]

Gangsters are more honourable.

[@michaelmattern8188]

So obvious hes guilty.

[@crumplezone1]

Hows your " Trump derangement syndrome " going ?

[@charliebruce592]

Thanks channel 4 for helping trump get back into the White House.

[@markkimba74]

If it happened in 2016, why has it only made its way into court now.... ? I'm no trump supporter, but this situation smells bad.

[@missygilly9917]

DJT & his lawyers successfully delayed this case until now! Let’s see him explain away the facts of the case.

[@lffit]

Donald the divider.

[@winner8x8]

Not even October yet and they're out on a witch hunt. Wild stuff.

[@yorkshirepitbikeclub926]

⛷️ 💨

[@debh5780]

He is treated too much like royalty !!! He will NOT be elected in 2024 !!! 😮😮😮

[@williamscampton7183]

NOT GUILTY! Now, why didn't she come forward when it was supposed to have happened?

[@cliffordbarsabal8086]

Hmm let's use the court as a weapon... I'm glad our taxes are used exclusively for black balling a meanie.

[@owenthomas5103]

The man committed many crimes, and left clear evidence of many of them, this is what courts exist for.

[@MiniSoot]

mog

[@raynarks]

I’m glad the presenter isn’t biased. Not much. 😂😂 go Donald.

[@alysononoahu8702]

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[@user-xj4ef5pv2d]

How is this man still on trial

[@user-gu9gb7wx6n]

Shut up Trump

[@crumplezone1]

Hows your " Trump derangement syndrome " going ?

[@conlue182]

😂😢😮😅

[@skepticalwhiteguy]

Witch hunt

[@Mike-un5hy]

😂😂😂😂🎉

[@sydclark5581]

Typical channel 4, bring on a spokesman for the opposition.

[@Liberty_Freedom_Brotherhood]

Cohen never should have broken legal privilege

[@jct4418]

Imagine if the news was honest.

[@helensmith9943]

Then this fool would have fooled all of us.. Thank God its just the maga delusional..vote:💙💙💙💙

[@paulgrant666]

total show trial.

[@samueleveleigh2767]

Ikr as if that jury will have the guts to put their precious mesiah behind bars

[@n.n4085]

This old story

[@yollieglatfelter5856]

British News againts PRES Trump

[@baronmeduse]

Realistic reporting instead of chit-chat nonsense.

[@robert-zf6ge]

trump you are guilty

[@jtpark6385]

These Is a reach for anything on Donald

[@nobody-iz3fu]

Hmm think this is a bit of a witch-hunt 🤔

[@rosemariemackenzie4526]

Who's business is it who Trump sleeps with🤦🏼

[@jameslittlewood7821]

Look up. See that thing way over your head? It’s the point, passing you by.

[@ValBull-nb6gt]

Love Trump ....... He WILL be back bigger, better, and a Badass. His enemies will be running when he does. He will go down in history, love him or hate him he will be back!!!. England Uk.

[@eduardtarniceriu102]

Chanel 4 is a WOKE TV CHANEL !!! I stand with TRUMP

[@tendr247]

❤Trump❤

[@nancymesek]

Cheating on wives. Yay! 👏

[@JankoReal]

@@nancymesekthat makes him a bad president ?

[@Joey-ct8bm]

Visiting hours are between 9 and 5 in prison if you wanna see him.

[@giulianagianna]

Trump 2024 ❤❤.

[@nancymesek]

@@JankoReal He’s cheated in everything his entire life. On his taxes, stiffing anyone that works for him, and you think he’s worthy of the presidency? GTFO

[@kayfoulds1492]

Get your facts right chanel 4 propaganda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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انا اختكم يامسلمين يااهل الخير والاحسان والله ماتكلمت الا من جوع ومن ضيق الحال نحن في حاله لايعلم بها الا الله حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل في من اوصلنا الى هاذا الحال 💔💔وًّالَلَهَ الَعَظَيَمَ مَا كتَبَتَ هَذا الَمَنَاشَدَهَ غَيَرَ مَنَ الَضَيَقَ وّالَفَقَر يَاعَالَمَ حَسَوّا فَيَنَا ارَجَوّكمَ وّالَلَهَ الَعَظَيَمَ رَبَ الَعَرَشَ الَعَظَيَمَ انَه الَاكلَ مَا فَيَ عَنَدَيَ بَالَبَيَتَ وًّالَلَهَ يَا اخَوّانَيَ انَهَ اخَوًّنَيَ بَقَعَدَوًّ بَالَيَوًّمَيَنَ مَافَى اكلَ وًّالَلَهَ وًّضَعَنَا كثَيَرَ صَعَبَ نَحَنَ 4 نَفَرَ دَاخَلَ الَبَيَتَ وًّابَيَ مَتَوًّفَيَ وًّلَا يَوًّجَدَ مَنَ يَعَوًّلَ عَلَيَنَا وًّسَاكنَيَنَ فَيَ بَيَتَ اجَارَ لَانَسَتَطَيَعَ دَفَعَ الَاجَارَ الَلَيَ بَاقَيَ عَلَيَنَا ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' اخي اول كلامي انا اقسم بالله على كتاب الله اني لااكذب عليك ولا انصب ولا احتال اني بنت يمنيه نازحين من حرض انا واسرتي بيننا ایت الشهرب 20 الف يمني والان علينا 60 الف حق 3 شهور وصاحب البيت من الناس الي ماترحم والله يا اخي انه يجي كل يوم يبهدلنا ويتكلم علينا ويريد من البيت للشارع لانناماقدرنا ندفعله الأجار شافونا الجيران نبكي ورجعو تكلمو الجيران ومهلنالاخره الأسبوع معادفعنا له حلف يمين بالله هذا بيخرجنا إلى الشارع رحمه واحنا. بلادنا بسبب هذا الحرب ولانجد قوت يومنا وعايشين اناوامي واخوتي سفار والدنا متوفي الله يرحمه ومامعنا أحد في هذا الدنيا جاانبنا في هذه الظروف القاسيه اخوتي الصغار خرجو للشارع وشافو الجيران ياكلو واوقفو عند بابهم لجل يعطوهم ولو كسره خبز والله الذي له ملك السموات والارض انهم غلفو الباب وطردوهم ورجعو یبکو ایموتو من الجوع ما احد رحمهم وعطلة ردها لقمت عیش والان لوما احدنا ساعدنا في إيكيلو دقيق اقسم بالله انموت من الجوع فيا اخي انا دخيله على الله ثم عليك واريد منك المساعده لوجه الله انشدك بالله تحب الخير واتساعدني ولو ب 500 ريال يمني مع تراسلي واتساب على هذا الرقم00967717354582 وتطلب اسم بطاقتي وترسلي ولاتتاخر وايعوضك الله بكل خير اخواني سغار شوف كيف حالتهم وساعدنا وأنقذنا قبل أن يطردونا في الشارع تتبهدل أو نموت من الجوع وانا واسرتي نسالك بالله لولك مقدره على مساعد لاتتاخر علينا وجزاك الله خيررا؟؛؟؟!؟؛!':"::::؛؛؛❤😢❤🎉❤🎉❤❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤❤

[@charliebruce592]

🥱🥱🥱😴😴😴💤💤💤💤🛌

[@majidhussain4301]

Waist of time trump over sleepy joe

[@Proud_Texan]

President Trump 2024 🇺🇸

[@estrellagilana4487]

SIR be STRONG 💪 WE TRUE AMERICANS PRAY FOR YOU OUR GREAT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, IN GOD WE TRUST 🙏🏻🇺🇸💞🌍

[@ziggzaggzip8241]

Trump for 20-24.

[@user-gk7qh3ir1p]

Trump 2024 ❤❤❤❤

[@gilbertsuarez1156]

Wow busted

[@rickkarsan4491]

He is the most powerful man in the world. He will be fine

[@anthony27334]

Hahahahahahahaha !!!!

[@majesticsword]

You are living in La, La Land!!!!😂

[@Ceylon727]

Are you also a lil duckling ? 😂😂😂😂

[@Angie12392]

It’s not hush money so stop lies..👿

[@michaelmattern8188]

yOU MUST BE CHUMP SUPPORTER. oF COURSE ITS HUSH MONEY. iTS SO OBVIOUS.

[@alysononoahu8702]

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