Former President Donald Trump is currently on trial. His wife, Melania, and daughter, Ivanka, did not attend the court proceedings. Here are the key points about the ongoing trial:
- Trump is accused of paying money to hide an affair
- His sons Donald Jr., Eric, and Tiffany were in court
- There could be a verdict as soon as tomorrow
Will Trump be found guilty or not guilty? Read on to learn more details.
Trump’s Family in Court
Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump all went to the courthouse where their father is on trial. They brought their husbands or wives along with them. However, Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump did not show up.
Melania is known for fiercely protecting her youngest son, Barron. During the trial, Barron had his high school graduation ceremony. This was likely a welcome distraction for Melania.
Typically, Melania does not comment publicly on controversies involving her husband. Even if Trump is found guilty, it’s unlikely Melania will speak out about it.
The Charges Against Trump
Trump is accused of paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The payment was meant to hide an alleged affair between Trump and Daniels.
At the trial, both Daniels and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified about the payment scheme. However, Trump claims they lied and denies all the allegations.
His defence lawyer argued that the stories of Daniels, Cohen, and others who testified have major flaws or contradictions. It’s up to the jury to decide who was telling the truth.
What’s Next?
The jury could potentially deliver their verdict as soon as tomorrow. Or it may take longer if they need more time to deliberate.
If found guilty, it’s unclear if Trump would actually go to jail. The judge said he does not want to be responsible for jailing a former president. However, the charges are also unprecedented for an ex-president.
Either way, Trump maintains he is completely innocent. He claims the case is a conspiracy by his political enemies to take him down.
Looking Ahead to 2024
No matter the trial outcome, Trump says he will run for president again in 2024. But the verdict could impact his chances of winning the Republican nomination.
Many American women strongly support Trump despite allegations of infidelity and derogatory comments he made about women in the past. For his most loyal female backers, devotion to Trump seems to outweigh other concerns.
As the next election nears, will more voters take a critical look at Trump’s rhetoric and behaviour? Only time will tell what happens next.
