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Donald Trump's Trial Could Be Televised During 2024 Presidential Campaign Under New Bill
thekylebecker.substack.com ^ | 4/3/2023 | kyle becker

Posted on 04/03/2023 6:41:28 PM PDT by bitt

If the Democratic Party gets its way, the Trump criminal trial for an alleged "hush money" scheme would be televised to the American public during the 2024 presidential campaign.

“As the media capital of the world — and the venue for the arraignment of Donald Trump — we must change this outdated law to allow the public to witness trials,” argued state Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) at a Sunday press conference.

Hoylman-Sigal is sponsoring the bill that would clear the way for the courtroom cameras.

“With a first-of-its-kind trial on the horizon, there’s no time to waste in opening the doors of the courthouse to the media and the American public,” he said.

The New York politician's proposal was introduced as part of the state’s pending budget plan. It would take effect 90 days after becoming law. Trump’s trial isn’t expected to start for months and a verdict may even be delayed until after the 2024 election.

The trial judge has ultimate say on whether or not to allow cameras in the courtroom, regardless of state law. However, legislation would conceivably bolster the chances they are allowed.

As reported by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Trump’s legal team is arguing that the request for cameras in the courtroom should be denied “because it will create a circus-like atmosphere at the arraignment, raise unique security concerns, and is inconsistent with President Trump’s presumption of innocence,” per letter to Judge Juan Merchan.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bidenvoters; bloggers; donaldtrump; donatefreerepublic; newsforumabuse; notnewsforumabuse; substack; subwack; televised; trial
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1 posted on 04/03/2023 6:41:28 PM PDT by bitt
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2 posted on 04/03/2023 6:42:01 PM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=40%>)
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To: bitt

Just remember, this so-called “indictment” is basically the same thing as their so-called “impeachment”. Both are nothing more than a formal accusation.

As with the phony impeachment, this phony indictment will go no further and those forwarding this nonsense will probably find themselves before a judge soon enough.


3 posted on 04/03/2023 6:42:47 PM PDT by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: bitt

now they are rubbing in our faces the fact it’s political.


4 posted on 04/03/2023 6:42:52 PM PDT by SPDSHDW (Ya’ll knew he was installed via fraud, and chose to do nothing. Enjoy the roller coaster ride.)
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To: bitt

I know this is not a popular consensus here, but I think all this is great political theater for Donald Trump. A real “please don’t throw me in that Briar-patch” moment. If Trump cannot find a way to make major political points out of the situation, I would be surprised.


5 posted on 04/03/2023 6:45:53 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Donald Trump is a setting sun. Ron DeSantis is a rising star.)
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To: bitt

Briarpatch?


6 posted on 04/03/2023 6:49:14 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: bitt

>> If the Democratic Party gets its way: ...”we must change this outdated law to allow the public to witness trials...”

“Be careful what you wish for.”


7 posted on 04/03/2023 6:51:17 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Truth is not hate speech.)
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To: bitt

Will there be a 24/7 video feed of the kangaroo residences?


8 posted on 04/03/2023 6:52:35 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Raycpa

Briar Rabbit? Or Tar Baby?


9 posted on 04/03/2023 6:53:24 PM PDT by Bayard
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To: Raycpa
Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. Didn't your mom read those to you when you were a kid?


10 posted on 04/03/2023 6:54:53 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (I don’t like to think before I say something...I want to be just as surprised as everyone els)
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To: All
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Dems are Protected - as Biden said to Reporters asking about a hypothetical of Republicans investigating him - “Good Luck,” as he laughed.



11 posted on 04/03/2023 6:55:01 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (Statute of Limitations is going to elapse on Hunter Biden )
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To: Jim W N

In most places that’s correct...but not in New York. DJT’s best chances of justice are in the Federal appeals courts.


12 posted on 04/03/2023 7:04:43 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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To: bitt

I can hear the defense now: Mr. Trump’s pronoun will be Mr. President throughout this trial.


13 posted on 04/03/2023 7:08:00 PM PDT by healy61
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To: bitt

Similarly we should be able to enjoy watching the trials, convictions and carrying out of the sentences of traitorous Demonicrats.


14 posted on 04/03/2023 7:18:09 PM PDT by Carl Vehse
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To: Responsibility2nd
This will strengthen the support that DJT's fans have for him and it will strengthen the level of hatred in his delusional haters. My gut tells me that this won't convince anyone in GA/PA/MI/WI or AZ that voted for him in '16 and didn't in '20 to vote for him next year.

Add to that the voter fraud that Rat Party Headquarters has mastered in the last couple of years and I fear that DJT is done politically.Unless,or course,he wants to run in '28.

15 posted on 04/03/2023 7:18:25 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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You are an IDIOT, this is bring people that have NEVER donated to a campaign to the forefront, this IS energizing the base beyond expectations ANYONE that understands the meaning of this BS is WITH Trump, AND this means the BLACK community!!


16 posted on 04/03/2023 7:26:14 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: bitt

Jesus, Mary & Joseph! If these proceedings are still going on next year, well I don’t know. I think I’m thinking Vlad will for sure have pushed the button by then.


17 posted on 04/03/2023 7:30:01 PM PDT by jocon307 (Democrats delenda est.)
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To: bitt

I wouldn’t mind watching Trump’s lawyers tear the witnesses apart


18 posted on 04/03/2023 7:32:24 PM PDT by roving (👌)
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To: Responsibility2nd
I know this is not a popular consensus here, but I think all this is great political theater for Donald Trump. A real “please don’t throw me in that Briar-patch” moment. If Trump cannot find a way to make major political points out of the situation, I would be surprised.

Yup, I agree.

President Trump is a great strategizer who has probably already look at this scenario 9 ways to Sunday and has figured out how best to take advantage of this scenario in such a way has provides him the most Media Coverage and helps his campaign.

He is that smart!
19 posted on 04/03/2023 8:04:35 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: SoConPubbie

And another thing that is in Trump’s favor about this whole slimy indictment. He will stop slinging mud at Ron DeSantis, and start focusing his attention on Bragg, Soros, and the Democrats. Where it should’ve been all along.


20 posted on 04/03/2023 8:08:30 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Donald Trump is a setting sun. Ron DeSantis is a rising star.)
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