The Campaign Moment: Trump trial delays, boos for MTG and Biden’s red line on Rafah
May 10, 2024
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Senior political reporter Aaron Blake and national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf discuss Stormy Daniels's testimony affecting Trump's trial, questions around Trump's classified documents case, House's pushback against Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Biden's threat to Israel over Rafah.
Judge Cannon's controversial decisions in the Trump trial raise concerns about trial delays and her ability to proceed effectively.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's failed attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson highlights intra-party conflicts within the Republican Party and the struggle for unity in the House.
Deep dives
Delay in Classified Documents Trial
The classified documents trial involving former President Trump was officially postponed indefinitely by Judge Aileen Cannon due to pending motions and delays. Despite common trial postponements, Judge Cannon's handling of the case, including controversial decisions, raised concerns about her ability to keep up with proceedings, leading to speculations about her relationship to the case and its implications on potential trial dates.
Stormy Daniels Testifies in Manhattan Trial
During the Manhattan hush money trial involving Trump, Stormy Daniels provided graphic testimony that included details of her alleged encounter with Trump, which he denies. While her testimony may help connect hush money payments to campaign purposes, its political impact is uncertain, given historical polling showing public indifference to such allegations. Trump's reactions, including potential violations and courtroom behavior, signify an ongoing legal challenge that could have significant ramifications.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Failed Speaker Ouster Attempt
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's unsuccessful attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson exposed rifts within the Republican Party. The episode reflected the challenges faced by the House Republican Conference with a slim majority and highlighted the struggle to maintain unity amidst conflicting approaches. The failed vote, coupled with Democratic intervention, illustrated a delicate balance in navigating intra-party dynamics and avoiding disruptive confrontations in an election year.
It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the 2024 campaign. Senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Post’s new newsletter by the same name, and national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf join Elahe Izadi this week. They talk about how Stormy Daniels’s testimony this week could affect former president Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial and voters’ perception of him. Also, they’ll dig into the new questions around the latest move by the judge presiding over Trump’s classified documents case, why the House pushed back against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s efforts to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, and the political effect of President Biden’s threat to Israel that he’ll stop the shipment of U.S. weapons if the country goes forward with a plan to invade the city of Rafah in Gaza.
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