Yesterday, closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial began with the defense focusing on discrediting Michael Cohen, labeling him as the 'MVP of liars' and the 'greatest liar of all time.' Prosecutors countered by citing corroboration for Cohen's testimony from documents and witness testimonies, including that of former tabloid publisher David Pecker.
Outside the courtroom, political drama unfolded in lower Manhattan as Trump supporters and critics clashed, with actor Robert De Niro engaging in a verbal confrontation against the former president. De Niro expressed his concerns about Trump's impact on the city and the country, stating that Trump does not belong in his city.
The Biden campaign's decision to involve De Niro in the discourse marked a shift in their approach, as they had previously avoided direct engagement with ongoing trials. This change may be attributed to the need for a different strategy due to struggling poll numbers and the trial's dominance in media coverage.
On the other hand, the Trump campaign has maintained a stance that all press is beneficial, leveraging the trial's attention to their advantage. Despite the trial not significantly affecting polling numbers so far, the campaign remains prepared for various outcomes, including a potential hung jury.
As the trial concluded with the prosecutor urging the jury to focus on evidence and logical inferences, the Trump campaign is bracing for different scenarios, from a conviction to a hung jury. The uncertainty surrounding the jury's decision has led to varying opinions within Trump's circle, with some confident in his acquittal and others uncertain about the outcome.
