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Michael Wild's avatar

It would seem to me that the case against Trump looks pretty bullet proof but I almost hope that a die hard Trump supporter has smuggled his/her way onto the jury and holds firm. That would mean a re-trial so Trump can enjoy himself in court for a second go round.

Steward Beckham's avatar

There is a lot of projection going on when the Trump team accuses the judge, prosecutor, or Democrats of lawfare.

Christopher Foxx's avatar

Without exception every Republican accusation is a confession.

Every. Single. Time.

Christopher Foxx's avatar

“his hush money trial”

You mean his *election interference* trial. Please stop echoing Fox/MAGA propaganda.

This isn’t about some tawdry affair and his attempt to hide it from his family. It’s about him conspiring to hide information to swing the results of an election.

Aaron Rupar's avatar

The piece explains in detail how the hush payments to the campaign. I am not echoing right-wing propaganda, just trying to keep things readable by using the most simple phrase to describe the charges.

Christopher Foxx's avatar

That's an exceedingly weak excuse. In your reporting, do you strive to avoid explaining nuance just to keep things as simple as possible for your audience?

How insulting to your audience.

I prefer accurate over simple. Your readers don’t need things dumbed down.

Trump is on trial in this case for election interference. Journalists should refer to the trial as such.

Aaron Rupar's avatar

Thanks for your feedback. I think we have a pretty strong track record here of not insulting our audience.

Christopher Foxx's avatar

Agreed. It’s a large part of why I enjoy reading the articles posted here.

And why I’m disappointed in this particular case and, honestly, surprised by your excuse for it.

Christopher Foxx's avatar

“New York doesn’t allow cameras”

Yet the article starts with a photograph of Trump in the courtroom. How?

Aaron Rupar's avatar

They allow photographers in for a brief pool spray at the beginning of the day's proceedings but then they must leave.

Christopher Foxx's avatar

Thanks. Wondered if it was a “the days proceedings hadn’t actually begun” thing.

Beth's avatar

"when he is swarmed by media entering or exiting the courtroom"

This ticks me off no end. They need to stop swarming and stop giving him this forum.