The Megyn Kelly Show The Weak Case Against President Trump, with Rep. Byron Donalds, Arthur Aidala, Dave Aronberg, and Brad Smith | Ep. 522
Apr 5, 2023
Rep. Byron Donalds, a vocal Republican from Florida, joins legal experts to dissect the seemingly weak case against Donald Trump following his indictment. Arthur Aidala critiques the prosecution's strategy, while Dave Aronberg discusses campaign finance violations. Brad Smith emphasizes the challenges of proving these allegations legally. The conversation reveals how Trump plans to leverage this situation politically, alongside discussions on media biases and the hypocrisy surrounding presidential legal troubles.
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Aidala at Courthouse
- Arthur Aidala recounts being at the courthouse during Trump's arraignment.
- He spoke with reporters who downplayed the indictment's strength.
Bragg's Strategy
- Bragg's case relies on elevating misdemeanors to felonies by connecting them to an unspecified underlying crime.
- The statute of limitations for the misdemeanors has already expired.
Campaign Finance Law
- Brad Smith explains that the core of the case rests on a misinterpretation of campaign finance law.
- Subjective intent alone does not determine a campaign expenditure; the nature of the expense matters.