Former President Trump made strong statements as he left court after the third day of his criminal trial. He declared that President Joe Biden should be in jail and on trial, criticizing the case against him. Trump referred to the trial as a 'New York scandal' and emphasized that the 'whole world is watching' the proceedings.
Trump, who is the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, expressed his discontent with the trial, calling it unfair and a spectacle. He criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, labeling him as 'out of control,' and questioned the impartiality of Judge Juan Merchan, the presiding judge.
The former president also targeted President Biden, accusing him of being a 'crook' and suggesting that he should be facing trial for alleged wrongdoings related to his family's business dealings. Trump highlighted the investigations into Hunter Biden and insinuated that Biden's administration was influencing the trial proceedings.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, specifically related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. Despite the charges, Trump has pleaded not guilty and denounced the trial as a political persecution, asserting his innocence.
Notably, Trump is set to testify during the trial, making him the first president in U.S. history to stand criminal trial. He has maintained that he will 'tell the truth' when questioned about his possible testimony.
As the trial continues, the political tensions and legal complexities surrounding the case are likely to intensify, with both sides vehemently defending their positions.
