Norman Eisen, a CNN legal analyst, notes that Donald Trump's Manhattan election interference trial is not going well for the former president. A key moment in Thursday's testimony from Keith Davidson, an attorney who represented Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels, highlighted the ominous signs for Trump.
Davidson's testimony corroborated the details of the alleged "catch and kill" plot to silence Daniels and McDougal, which is central to the prosecution's case. A dramatic moment came when Davidson was asked about an election night 2016 text message exchange with Dylan Howard, a former editor of the National Enquirer. Davidson's text, "What have we done?" was revealed to mean that their activities may have assisted Trump's presidential campaign.
This exchange was significant because it speaks to the purpose of the alleged hush money payments. While the prosecution doesn't need to prove that the payments actually swung the election, the text message exchange suggests that the payments were made with the intent to impact the election. This is crucial because it elevates the charge of document falsification from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Eisen notes that the stakes in this case are high, as the alleged unlawful effort to impact the election may have actually worked. The jury was riveted during Davidson's testimony, and the prosecution is effectively conveying the importance of this case for the integrity of our elections and democracy.
The article highlights the significance of this trial and the potential consequences for Trump. The prosecution's case is coming together effectively, and the evidence is painting a damning picture of Trump's alleged actions. As the trial continues, it's clear that the outcome will have significant implications for Trump's legacy and the future of American democracy.
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