Trump calls Jan 6 a ‘beautiful day’ during CNN town hall
Donald Trump has appeared in court by video for a second hearing since he became the first US president in American history arrested and charged with a crime.
The former president was on screen in the Manhattan Criminal Court so that Judge Juan Merchan can make sure he understands the terms of the protective order in the case.
The judge imposed the order after Mr Trump took aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Merchan himself on social media as he was charged with 34 felonies for falsifying business records while making hush money payments to cover up alleged affairs with women.
A trial date has been set for 25 March 2024 — in the midst of the Republican primaries.
Mr Trump’s other legal troubles are also heating up. On Monday, author E Jean Carroll amended her remaining defamation lawsuit against Mr Trump to include the derogatory remark he made about her at a CNN town hall after he was found liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of Ms Carroll by jury trial in New York.
The former president responded by defaming her again on Truth Social.
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Someone who won’t be running for president? Tucker Carlson
Lawyers for Tucker Carlson sent a cease-and-desist letter to a super PAC urging the former Fox News host to run for president.
“Mr. Carlson will not run for President in 2024 under any circumstances, and therefore your misrepresentations are damaging to Mr. Carlson and defrauding his supporters,” the letter, sent Monday and obtained by The Hill, reads.
“If you do not immediately cease and desist your efforts to solicit money to ‘draft’ Mr. Carlson, we will use every legal means at our disposal to vindicate his rights and protect his supporters from these misrepresentations.”
Josh Marcus has the full story.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 20:30
In pictures: Trump appears in court by video link
Former president Donald Trump appears by video conferencing before Justice Juan Merchan during a hearing regarding the criminal case against him over a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Manhattan state court on 23 May 2023
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Susan Necheles, a lawyer of former president Donald Trump, attends a hearing regarding the criminal case against Trump over a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels
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Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 20:18
CNN: Ratings plummet in fallout from much-maligned Trump town hall
More than a week after the controversial television spectacle, the network weathered its lowest-rated week since June 2015, according to The Daily Beast.
Graig Graziosi has the details.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 20:05
Full story: Trump appears virtually in Manhattan criminal court
Donald Trump appeared virtually in Manhattan criminal court on 23 May for the first time since he was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Judge Juan Merchan is disclosing the terms of a protective order that prohibits the former president from publicly discussing evidence in the case after prosecutors with the New York District Attorney’s office share information with Mr Trump’s legal team in a case stemming from hush money payments during his 2016 campaign.
A trial is set to begin on 25 March, 2024, days after voting begins in Republican presidental primaries as Mr Trump once again seeks the GOP nomination.
Alex Woodward has the latest.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 19:40
Judge Merchan sets date for Trump’s criminal trial
Judge Juan Merchan has set the date for former president Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York — 25 March 2024.
Jury selection will commence on that day and Judge Merchan says that parties, including Mr Trump, are directed to not enter any commitments from then until the trial is completed. He will likely be in the midst of his campaign for reelection.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 19:28
Judge Merchan explains the main reason for the hearing is to explain the protective order surrounding the case against Mr Trump. He asks if Mr Blanche has reviewed it with his client and he replies that he has.
Asked if there is anything that was not understood, Mr Blanche responds that their existing objections remain.
“He believes his First Amendment rights are being violated. He is running for President and is the leading contender.”
Judge Merchan says he does not mean to impede Mr Trump’s ability to campaign.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 19:23
Trump hearing gets underway
The Manhattan Criminal Court hearing of New York State v Donald Trump is getting underway with Judge Juan Merchan presiding.
Former president Donald Trump is on screen with two American flags behind him, he is seated next to Todd Blanche, his attorney.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 19:17
Trump slams Fox News’ Laura Ingraham over ‘hit piece’
Donald Trump has lashed out at his longtime booster and Fox News host Laura Ingraham after she reported on polls suggesting the former president’s Republican rival would be a better match to take back the White House in 2024.
Graig Graziosi has the details.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 19:05
What to expect in court this afternoon
The former president will appear via video in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday afternoon where Judge Juan Merchan can make sure he understands the terms of the protective order issued in the case.
The judge imposed the order after Mr Trump took aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Merchan himself after being charged with 34 felonies for falsifying business records during the 2016 race for the White House.
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 18:45
In-fighting among former president’s legal team
An attorney working Donald Trump’s legal team has quit, citing in-fighting among the former president’s inner circle.
Timothy Parlatore left his role this week, according to The New York Times, after working for Mr Trump for at least a year.
In an interview with CNN on Saturday, Mr Parlatore explained that the reason for his departure was ongoing friction with Boris Epshteyn, another legal adviser to Mr Trump.
John Bowden filed this report from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell23 May 2023 18:15