SkyBlueFlux
Well-Known Member
I think this trial really comes down to two things, and a lot of the testimony is actually just distraction.
1. Did Trump know what was going on? Based on the evidence, it seems almost beyond doubt that this is the case, most tellingly because he tweeted about it like a fucking idiot.
Basically, describing the entire crime in a Tweet is just about the most Trump thing ever.
2. The legal mechanics. It is almost impossible to argue that the business records weren't falsified. These were payments related to a campaign, and entered as legal expenses. It's black and white. But this is a misdemeanour and not a felony. The trial outcome will hinge on whether the jury agree with the Prosecution that this was done in furtherance of another crime. The body of law needed to prove that is not straightforward and it'll be interesting to see how the People position it in closing arguments. I think if they fail to tie the logic together succinctly in a way that makes sense for the jury then the case may well fall down.
Honestly, it maddens me that we're sat worrying about whether the legal technicalities lead to conviction for a case like this when the man is a walking national security threat who has been charged for much more severe and concerning crimes involving documents and fake electors. The people should not be allowed to democratically decide arbitrarily whether somebody is guilty of a crime or not which is effectively what is happening here. That is mob rule not justice.
