Former President was seen outside the courtroom expressing confidence in the case, stating there is no crime and emphasizing the need for dismissal before a verdict is reached. The former president highlighted the lack of evidence to support the alleged crime, mentioning reviews that have been conducted on the case so far.
He raised concerns about the judge overseeing the case, describing the judge as 'complicated' and 'conflicted'. The former president suggested that the judge might attempt to escalate the charges from a misdemeanor to a felony, despite the absence of conclusive proof.
Addressing restrictions on his speech, the former president indicated a desire to speak freely to defend the Constitution but refrained due to constraints. He criticized the situation of being before a judge appointed by the opposing party and expressed disappointment in the handling of the case.
Shifting focus, the former president commented on President Biden's decision to release one million barrels of oil from the Northeast Reserve in an effort to lower fuel prices ahead of July. The move was framed as an attempt to address concerns about rising prices at the pump.