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Thursday, May 9, 2024

The real "sleaze" factor in the Trump trial is not the alleged hush money payments

 

The real "sleaze" factor in the Trump trial is not the alleged hush money payments or the involvement of adult film star Stormy Daniels, but rather the way the media and Trump's defense team are trying to discredit witnesses and the prosecution's case. By focusing on the salacious aspects of the case and using terms like "porn star," they are perpetuating harmful stereotypes and biases against women, particularly those in the sex industry.
This case is not about "hush money" or "porn stars," but rather about the falsification of business records and the cover-up of illegal campaign donations. The prosecution is trying to prove that Trump engaged in a criminal conspiracy to influence the 2016 election, and the testimony of witnesses like David Pecker and Keith Davidson is necessary to establish the context and motives behind Trump's actions.
Trump's defense team, on the other hand, is trying to distract from the facts of the case by focusing on the perceived "sleaziness" of the witnesses and the prosecution's evidence. They are using a "slimed-by-association" strategy, trying to discredit the witnesses and the prosecution by association with the adult entertainment industry.
This approach is not only legally inaccurate, but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and biases against women and marginalized communities. It is important for the media and the public to focus on the facts of the case and not be swayed by attempts to discredit witnesses and the prosecution through harmful and inaccurate characterizations.
Ultimately, this case is about holding Trump accountable for his alleged criminal actions, and it is important that we approach it with a focus on justice and fairness, rather than perpetuating harmful stereotypes and biases.

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