Trump's Terms
Week one of testimony in hush money trial, plus Supreme Court weighs immunity
Apr 27, 2024
Law professor Kim Wehle joins to discuss the first week of trial testimonies implicating Trump in hush money payments. Supreme Court debates presidential immunity, with conservative justices leaning towards some form of immunity. Topics include David Pecker testimony and the implications for Trump's legal battles.
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- Prosecution presented evidence of hush money scheme to influence election, defense claims actions were political norms.
- Supreme Court leaning towards granting some level of immunity for presidents, redefining presidential power limits.
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Trial in New York Reveals Election Interference and Tabloid Practices
In a high-profile trial in New York, involving hush money payments, the prosecution presented a case suggesting a scheme to bury negative stories about Trump to influence the 2016 election. Testimony from David Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher, detailed collusive efforts to protect Trump's image. The defense countered, framing these actions as regular tabloid practices, setting the stage for legal battles on election interference and campaign contributions.
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