Trump on trial, financial fallout, gun arrest near Capitol
Nov 7, 2023
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Former Trump Organization executive and Dan Alexander discuss Trump's fraud trial and potential financial fallout. Two people arrested near the Capitol with a gun. Quentin Fulks talks about polling numbers for Biden Harris 2024.
During his fraud trial, Trump focused on public opinion rather than the judge's scrutiny, potentially facing fines or closure of his business empire.
Recent polling in battleground states shows concerns about Biden's age, but his campaign emphasizes his experience and ability to connect with voters.
Deep dives
Trump's Testimony in the Fraud Trial
During his testimony in the fraud trial, former President Donald Trump appeared to be focused on speaking to the court of public opinion rather than the judge. He used familiar phrases like 'political witch hunt' and 'unfair trial' to send a message of defiance. Trump's attorneys faced difficulty in controlling him, and the judge warned that he would draw negative inferences if control wasn't established. The trial focuses on Trump's business empire, with the potential consequences of fines or even shutting down parts of his organization.
Concerns over Biden's Polling Numbers
Recent polling in battleground states shows President Biden trailing Trump in five out of six states, with a narrow lead in the sixth. Critics have raised concerns about Biden's age and whether he should drop out of the 2024 race. However, the Biden campaign remains focused on communicating their record of accomplishments and the contrasts between Biden and the Republican field. They emphasize that polls this early are not predictive of the final election outcome and express confidence in Biden's experience and ability to connect with voters.
Issues of Age and the Biden Campaign
The Biden campaign dismisses concerns about Biden's age, highlighting his experience and wisdom as qualities needed in the current political climate. They argue that what matters most is Biden's ability to lead and his record of accomplishments. The campaign remains committed to communicating this message and the stark differences between Biden's policies and those of the Republican Party.
Gun Arrest Near the Capitol
Two individuals were arrested after crashing a stolen car into a barricade near the Capitol. Following a foot chase, police discovered two pistols in the car, one of which had a giggle switch attached, converting it into a machine gun. There is no indication at this time that the incident was targeting the Capitol specifically.
Trump, under oath for hours today, was questioned about the value of his assets, The Trump Organization’s finances, and alleged fraud. A former Trump Organization executive joins to discuss her ex-boss’ fraud trial. Plus, Dan Alexander is a Senior Editor at Forbes. He speaks with Laura about the potential financial fallout from Trump’s fraud trial. And, two people are arrested near the Capitol building after crashing their car and allegedly being in possession of a gun with a ‘giggle switch’. Also, Quentin Fulks, Principal Deputy Campaign Manager for Biden Harris 2024, joins to talk about recent polling numbers across five key states that have some Democrats worried.