Stormy and the bookkeepers | The Trump Trials: Sidebar

On this week's episode, the crew discusses adult film actress Stormy Daniels' testimony about her sexual encounter with the former president, and whether the prosecution went too far in asking for specific details.
And senior video journalist Jorge Ribas joins the show from outside the Manhattan courthouse where the trial is taking place, to reveal what it's like covering the trial and what reporters can actually see.
Plus, video journalist Blair Guild joins the show to break down former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's regular TikTok live broadcasts - a surprising move from one of the prosecution's key witnesses. Read more: wapo.st/3WvCf6U. Subscribe to The Washington Post on KZbin: wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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[@jameshewitt3747]

Cohen is not gagged. Cohen is talking, but he hasn't been talking about the trial for a few weeks. He repeatedly says that on the Midas touch

[@deandeannm33]

And the phone conversation that was played for the judge behind closed doors. Paints a different story. Which makes stormy seem like she’s black mailing trump. The jury won’t hear it.

[@2Bluzin]

Well they also wont hear all the salacious details that prove he had sex with her. So tit for tat.

[@deandeannm33]

@@2Bluzin so he had sex with her. I probably would of too. Have you seen her movies.

[@jamesamelia2812]

Seriously?

[@raybaiz5214]

If our money is good for this then put our money into giving it back to us and that’s her pirn name why not use her real name

[@crl7413]

What about her expensive vacations? I thought ethics rules applied to her. Do we have to wait until she files her taxes or are there other forms she is required to submit?

[@daydays12]

Whose expensive vacations? Judge Cannon? Justice Thomas? What is 'expensive'?

[@clarkkent1962]

She has paid her taxes, if she hadn't the IRS would have gone after her because of her celebrity. Why would Trump pay Stormy a penny if it wasn't true? This is all true! Trump is guilty!

[@NT4XT]

This is where we hear transcript. Kudos. Thanks 👍

[@raybaiz5214]

People are so dumb if they get all into like it’s the news that matters . Who cares about this . What about the kids being used and sold

[@daydays12]

Oh dear! Whataboutism ( a very basic logical fallacy) ! Are you helping the 'kids being used and sold'? How are you doing that? If you are so concerned why are you watching a show about this 'news that doesn't matter'?

[@SweetJungThang]

Doesn't the blooper reel usually FOLLOW the podcast? Yikes.

[@liveontheverandah]

The justice system as theater…. Good move America, it’s possible to make ANYTHING fun!

[@johncampanella622]

These “trials” are a joke. Ha ha ha.

[@daydays12]

Which 'trials'?

[@clarkkent1962]

NO, they aren't a joke. Trump is a joke!

[@smartandcute]

Vote 💙💙💙!

[@shaheedabdulazeez7366]

Hs has never denied anything under oath!

[@clarkkent1962]

No, he hasn't. That is why he won't take the stand.

[@daydays12]

A disappointing discussion ...I expected better.

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

Stormy speaks to ghosts! Her words, not mine.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

As my old HS advanced Biology teacher used to say "What has that to do with the price of eggs".

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

@@Paula-sw2tt about as much as her testimony in relation to the charges.

[@daydays12]

@@Paula-sw2tt Well replied...my uncle used to say that to me too!

[@user-kt2jl8rv5x]

Hello 🎉 and happy birthday me, 🎉

[@Frank-iy8pd]

TRUMP 2024

[@raybaiz5214]

It’s all stupid

[@daydays12]

What is? Life? Or paying off a porn star?

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

Lies pushers

[@lindamcmeeking23]

GOD! I am counting the days until that creep goes to prison.

[@judycockrell6469]

God. Do you think we want that old man another four years?we will be bankrupt.

[@Daniel-Goodfeather]

I know Daniels is a creep and has committed perjury and refuses to pay the nearly $700,000 she owes Trump, but I don't think she's going to go to prison.

[@letolethe3344]

@@judycockrell6469 Yes. Yes, we do.

[@liveontheverandah]

Why wouldn’t he want to keep it quiet for the election- I’m sure that’s a very common thing- like Biden for instance; covering up the errant son and his problematic lap top! 🤔 maybe I just don’t get it…..

[@Paula-sw2tt]

Why would anyone think that they had the right to desiminate private information without consent (as was done with the laptop). I don't get it and I hope Hunter does sue.

[@lindamcmeeking23]

@@Paula-sw2tt Me too. Hunter should definitely sue!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevenreyngold1166]

@@Paula-sw2tt When property has been abandoned for a certain length of time at a computer repair shop, it becomes the property of the shop owner. He had every right to see what was on it, and he attempted to give it to the proper authorities, which didn't seem to care too much.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

@@stevenreyngold1166 I disagree and we will see what a court of law has to say if Hunter sues.

[@juliedavis8881]

If Hunter could sue he would’ve already!

[@StevenMichals0812]

I'm hoping that he's convicted, and that would help Biden win the election. Then the other trials can move forward.

[@Daniel-Goodfeather]

A conviction on such shaky grounds will only solidify his base. He's going to win the election. Whether or not he is allowed to take office is another matter entirely. His detractors may actually kick off the next civil war trying to stop that. Either way, as an outside observer, your country is in peril.