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In reply to the discussion: Why Trump Showed Up At The Civil Trial [View all]gab13by13
(32,219 posts)11. Why would he be campaigning when he has the nomination locked up?
He could say what he said without going to the trial.
Trump is not campaigning, he is using the only defense he has, the mob boss defense. He is sitting in that courtroom staring at the judge sending the message if the judge comes down hard on him, he will unleash his Magats.
Trump said it, "people need to do something about this corrupt judge." The judge has to consider this, he has 24/7 police protection for a reason.
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Most judges likely suspect that Trump has ties to the New York mafia as well as the Russian Mafia.
Lonestarblue
Oct 2023
#14
Exactly...It should not be allowed. I don't understand why so many people are afraid to do the
Escurumbele
Oct 2023
#10
Because jurisprudence doesn't check American constitutional 1A rights outside the courthouse door.
ancianita
Oct 2023
#51
The bottom line is that a gag order to shut the jackass up should be issued, and enforce
Escurumbele
Oct 2023
#9
There was a cartoon of Trump 'almost' calling for execution of those who cross him.
keithbvadu2
Oct 2023
#38
He (the Trump Organization) has already been found guilty on the fraud charges and these hearings ..
Botany
Oct 2023
#43