Morning Wire Trump’s Jury Uncertainty & Biden’s EV Struggles | 5.30.24
May 30, 2024
The jury deliberates on Trump's hush money case, weighing complex instructions and the trial's unique pressures. Meanwhile, Biden's electric vehicle plans face hurdles, primarily due to a lack of charging infrastructure despite hefty funding. California grapples with a $45 billion budget deficit, prompting a reevaluation of recent minimum wage hikes and their potential impacts on the economy and healthcare costs. Tune in for a dive into these pressing issues and their ramifications.
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Controversial Jury Instruction
- The jury in the Trump hush-money case can convict without agreeing on the underlying crime.
- This instruction from Judge Juan Merchan has drawn criticism from legal analysts.
Jury Requests Review of Testimony
- The jury requested to review testimony from David Pecker and Michael Cohen.
- This request pertains to a meeting at Trump Tower and the Karen McDougal story.
Lengthy Deliberation May Favor Trump
- A longer deliberation time may favor Trump, potentially leading to a hung jury.
- This suggests disagreement among jurors on key aspects of the prosecution's case.