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Opening Arguments
Judge Merchan: I Have Nothing BUT Contempt for This Trump
May 3, 2024
Judge Merchan, involved in the Trump trial, discusses Trump being held in contempt of court, the implications of criminal contempt in New York, a mini-dive on the National Enquirer's history, and the upcoming trial fireworks.
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- Donald Trump is the first US President held in criminal contempt, revealing the severity of the legal consequences in New York.
- National Enquirer's 'catch and kill' operations shed light on media manipulation for political gain and image control.
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Trump Tower Meeting and Media Strategy
Donald Trump and Michael Cohen, in a meeting at Trump Tower, asked David Pecker to publish positive stories about Trump and negative stories about opponents. The agreement included notifying Cohen of any damaging information, especially related to women, to prevent publication. Despite potential mutual benefit, Pecker admitted that buying up negative stories didn't boost National Enquirer sales. The arrangement, not documented in writing, was kept confidential for campaign benefit.
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