Cohen’s Star Testimony & Trans Sorority Trial | 5.14.24
May 14, 2024
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Former lawyer for President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, discusses his testimony against Trump, hush money payments, and collaboration with National Enquirer. The podcast also covers Biden losing support among young voters, Trump's lead in battleground states, and a sorority's legal battle over including a transgender member.
Michael Cohen's testimony highlights Trump's alleged focus on election over family in Hush Money trial.
Growing support for Trump among traditionally Democrat-favored black and Hispanic voters is evident in recent polling data.
Deep dives
Michael Cohen Testifies Against Donald Trump
The prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen, played a crucial role in the Hush Money trial against Donald Trump by detailing how he orchestrated payments to silence stories, including those involving Stormy Daniels. Cohen's testimony revealed Trump's focus on the election rather than his family when paying Hush Money, a claim that sparked disagreement from Trump. The mention of Alan Weisselberg as the CFO raised complexities, as his absence due to potential contradictions could impact the trial's outcome. Cohen's credibility, clouded by past lies, and his anti-Trump statements on TikTok may influence juror perceptions.
Trump's Growing Lead in Key Battleground States
Recent polling data suggests a significant lead for Donald Trump in critical battleground states compared to Biden, attributing this shift to voter perceptions of Trump's capabilities on key issues like the economy and immigration. While Biden excels in areas like healthcare and climate change, these are not the primary concerns for battleground voters. The polling results highlight a growing support for Trump among demographics traditionally favoring Democrats, such as black and Hispanic voters, signaling a potential shift in political alliances amid dissatisfaction with Biden's policies.
Legal Battle Over Trans-Identifying Male in Sorority House
A legal dispute ensues as six sorority sisters challenge the decision of Kappa Kappa Gamma to admit a trans-identifying male member, citing breaches of bylaws and uncomfortable incidents like inappropriate behavior and invasion of privacy. Allegations against the male member include intrusive actions like observing girls and asking inappropriate questions, leading to emotional distress among sorority members. The case, now at the federal appeals stage, debates whether the sorority violated its rules and the implications of allowing non-female members in traditionally single-gender spaces.
Michael Cohen stars in the Trump hush money trail, Biden loses young and non-white voters and sorority sisters sue over transgender housemate. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.