charges are falsifying business records to hide #HushMoney payments in lead up to 2016 election to #influence electorate
just one Trump supporter at the courthouse draped in a Trump flag.
#StormyDaniels's lawyer, #KeithDavidson, to return to stand. He negotiated the hush-money payment at the center of the case, & is expected to lay out details of the deal.
“The New York Times issued a statement blasting me for ‘actively and effectively avoiding independent journalists’. Hey, if that’s what it takes to get the New York Times to say I’m active and effective, I’m for it.”
Disgust Greets #WhiteHouse Correspondents' Dinner as Israel Kills #Journalists in Gaza
"To sit and schmooze with the president while he sends billions of dollars in weapons to Israel to kill their colleagues in #Gaza is unethical and immoral."
On Saturday night, U.S. reporters and government officials—including President Joe #Biden—will gather at the Washington Hilton Hotel for the annual White House #Correspondents' Dinner, a glitzy, humor-filled affair that has faced mounting #boycott calls
“I wanted to protect my company, I wanted to protect myself & I wanted also to protect Donald Trump,” #Pecker said.
Pecker was asked whether he believed #Trump was concerned that his wife or family would find out. But Pecker suggested that Trump’s concerns were electoral, not personal.
Pecker testified to at least 2X when Trump asked after #KarenMcDougal, referring to her at a Trump Tower meeting as “our girl.” He also asked about her during a meeting at the #WhiteHouse.
Bove asks #Pecker about how #Comey & Trump later had a contentious relationship. Prosecutors object, & Bove asks for a sidebar. Justice #Merchan sustains the objection.
Before #Hoffinger wrapped direct, we again heard the name of #HopeHicks, Trump’s spox during the 2016 #TrumpCampaign & in the #WhiteHouse. There was not an apparent reason to reintroduce her, it may be that prosecutors laying foundation for future evidence/testimony in proceedings.
[Politico]: The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House
Biden’s people think they’re “entitled.” The Times says “they’re not being realistic.” By Eli Stokols
Photo-shoot today: Deesha Dyer discussing her new book "Undiplomatic" at National Press Club, about becoming the White House social secretary with a most improbable background. Dyer was interviewed by Jeff Ballou of ABC News, a former NPC president.
#Trump's bitter about being hauled into court to face his NY felony charges, so he decided to cosplay as the President to soothe his burns. He invited the former prime minister of Japan to #TrumpTower to take a photo of him presenting the Japanese politician with a golden key to the #WhiteHouse. Trump isn't president. He's a basic citizen with no access to the White House, or its keys. This is completely made-up bullshit.
Got support not just from 77% of #Democrats, but also 69% of #Republicans. Final votes will be on Saturday and are considered almost certain, as is quick #Senate ratification and #WhiteHouse signing by #Biden.
If only there was a way we could have prevented #Iran from developing #nuclearWeapons... Oh, wait! We did, but then #Trump cancelled the #treaty for literally no good reason. Now, Iran has an active #nuclear weapons program, and we're all on the brink of annihilation. How can anyone seriously consider voting to put him back in the #WhiteHouse?
If #Trump is allowed back in the #WhiteHouse, he and his team of pariahs and lunatics are planning to devalue the Dollar in some insane and misguided effort to boost American exports. But the move would send the US #inflation rate through the roof, and destabilize the #globalEconomy. It's a plan supported by #PeterNavarro, so you know it's the exact wrong thing to do. Please consider the damage a Trump presidency would do, and commit to #VoteBlue.
Last night I dreamed [energy drink brand] released a limited edition "Milk" flavor. The can had Nixon on it. Looked at the ingredients and it had pineapple in it, referencing his last White House meal.
inI the last three decades, #Republicans have skyrocketed the #deficit with trillions in #taxCuts for billionaires and big corporations, always with the same result: the top 1% benefits while nothing "trickles down" for workers. And if #Trump is allowed to return to the #WhiteHouse, they're planning to go even further.
A new #poll reveals that most Americans believe that if #Trump wins in November, he won't leave the #WhiteHouse when his term is up. 55% believe he'll try to unlawfully remain in power, while only 35% believe he'll leave like a normal president, with 10% undecided. If we look at his history, I think you'd have to be a mindless #MAGAt to believe he'll vacate the #OvalOffice in January 2029. It's obvious that he'll do everything possible to retain power.
...#WhiteHouse, they can expect little or at least less opposition from this foreign-controlled / indebted stooge (let's not forget about the #CCP deal we already know about!)
#Israel has said it has informed the families of 31 people held in the territory since 7 October that their relatives are dead. The news came as the Qatari prime minister said #Hamas had given a “generally positive” response to proposals for a deal trading a break in the fighting and release of #Palestinian prisoners for the return of more #hostages.
#JoeBiden rushed back to Washington on Saturday afternoon from a weekend trip to Delaware as it became clear from Iranian leadership signals that some sort of an attack by Iran was imminent.