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Trump Takes ‘It All In’ At Hush Money Trial

May 3, 2024
Hugo Lowell, political investigations reporter for The Guardian, discusses Trump's hush money trial and allegations of violating gag order. Topics include Hamas ceasefire talks, Biden condemning campus violence, and Florida banning lab-grown meat sales.
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  • Former President Trump faced accusations of violating a gag order during his hush money trial, leading to uncertainty in trial proceedings.
  • Lawyer Keith Davidson detailed the hush money deal he brokered with Stormy Daniels, shedding light on the agreements made.

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Trial Developments and Gag Order Violations

The trial of former President Donald Trump involved further developments as he faced accusations of violating a gag order. Prosecutors presented additional statements they claimed breached the order, one of which referred to Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen. Despite fines imposed for previous violations, potential jail time was not pursued. Trump, who initially expressed willingness to testify, later cited the gag order as a reason for possibly not testifying, leading to uncertainty in the trial proceedings.

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