After Donald Trump was indicted with 34 felony charges, the late-night show hosts had a field day poking fun at the former U.S. president.
18.03.2023 - 04:41 / perezhilton.com
It just never ends with this guy… And why not, since his followers have fully bought into the defense that every investigation into Donald Trump is just a massive conspiracy and all-capitals WITCH HUNT.
Speaking of which, the main social media source for takes defending Trump from his multiple criminal investigations is of course his own Truth Social network — you know, the one he made after being kicked off Twitter for continuously making the kind of false statements that incited the January 6 attack on the Capitol Building. Sure, you can find lots of Trump supporters on Twitter still, especially lately. But on Truth Social, it’s basically ALL people who will tell you “Russiagate was a hoax”. Sigh…
Well, in addition to all the other countless links to Russia, the many criminal convictions made in the investigation, including both of Russian nationals and of Trump team members like Roger Stone, George Papadopoulos, Michael Flynn, and Rick Gates — there’s a new link between Trump and Russia: Truth Social itself!
Related: Trump Is Actually Going To Face Criminal Charges In Stormy Daniels Case?
Well, to be more exact, Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of the right wing social media site. According to a bombshell report in The Guardian on Wednesday, New York prosecutors expanded a criminal probe into Trump Media to examine potential money laundering violations related to Russia.
Anonymous sources told the British outlet that when Trump Media was on the “brink of collapse” in December 2021, a loan of $2 million came in. And just two months later, another $8 million. The issue is where the money came from — Paxum Bank, which is co-owned by Anton Postolnikov. Should you know that name? Of course not. Not unless
After Donald Trump was indicted with 34 felony charges, the late-night show hosts had a field day poking fun at the former U.S. president.
Former President Donald Trump entered not guilty pleas on 34 criminal counts, including felony charges of falsifying business records, in a Manhattan courtroom, where he became the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal prosecution.The charges were handed down by a grand jury convened by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Donald Trump, who on Tuesday became the first former U.S. president to be indicted, is looking to generate some cash from supporters by selling T-shirts with a fake mug shot. On Tuesday, Trump was arraigned and charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The former president and TV personality pleaded not guilty to the charges. Trump was not expected to have his mug shot taken after he surrendered to authorities in Manhattan. But that didn’t stop Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign from trying to cash in on the unprecedented arrest and indictment.
McKinley Franklin author After Donald Trump’s arrest on Tuesday, many celebrities took to Twitter to express their joy on the historic moment. The former president’s arraignment in Lower Manhattan is tied to his involvement in a “hush money” scheme associated with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump has plead not guilty to all 34 counts of falsifying business records. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been investigating Trump’s $130,000 payoff payment to Daniels to stay silent about her alleged affair with the former president. Michael Cohen advanced the payment to Daniels in 2016, leading to falsified business records and a false reflection of payment reimbursement from the Trump Organization. While “hush money” payoffs are not criminal offenses, the way in which the transaction was carried out has been recognized as a misdemeanor, which subsequently lead to Trump’s arrest.
Former president Donald Trump was arraigned in New York City on Tuesday, April 4. He is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Charna Flam Donald Trump has been arrested, as New York law enforcement continues its extended investigation into the former president’s involvement in a “hush money” scheme with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Although he will not be handcuffed, get a mug shot or be given a perp walk, he was effectively arrested by surrendering to the court. The April 4 arraignment is about to take place in a Lower Manhattan courtroom. Trump was spotted leaving Trump Tower in Manhattan around 1:10 pm EST and then drove downtown in a large motorcade. On the walk from Trump Tower to his vehicle, Trump held his fist up and also waved. He also addressed the crowd in the same way when walking from the vehicle to the courthouse.
Donald Trump will make history on Tuesday as he becomes the first former US president in history to face criminal charges.
For once, Donald Trump doesn’t want cameras in the room. And less than 24 hours before the former president is set to be arraigned on criminal charges, a Manhattan judge mostly agreed.New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan issued ruling late Monday denying media requests for TV cameras in his courtroom Tuesday afternoon local time. However, he will allow five pool photographers “to take still photos for several minutes” before the proceedings officially begin.
Katie Reul editor Class is back in session with “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson, whose April 1 hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” featured a comedic lesson on why she and her character, Janine Teagues, are actually nothing alike. “I love that people are enjoying ‘Abbott,’ but I wish that they didn’t expect me to be exactly like my character all the time in public. Janine Teagues is a second grade teacher who is caring and wholesome, but I’m the opposite. I mean, I’m not a filthy whore but I like to have fun,” Brunson joked. For viewers not familiar with Brunson, the actor provided a biting description of her acclaimed mockumentary series that caused an eruption of laughter among the crowd: “It’s a network sitcom, like ‘Friends,’ but instead of being about a group of friends it’s about a group of teachers, instead of New York it’s Philadelphia and instead of not having Black people, it does.”
Lisa Barlow is crunching down on trollish accusations that she supports Donald Trump.
Stormy Daniels is speaking out for the first time about Donald Trump‘s indictment!
Stormy Daniels is officially reacting to Donald Trump‘s indictment.
Donald Trump‘s lawyer answered the question that everyone has been asking since the news broke that the former president had been indicted – will he be in handcuffs at any point?
The Trump family is speaking out after Donald Trump made history as the first sitting or former president to be indicted.
Donald Trump on criminal charges. While the exact charges are not yet known, they relate to hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly prior to the 2016 US federal election.The indictment, which follows an investigation led by Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, makes Trump the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Today’s indictment of Donald Trump quickly became tonight’s punchline for TV’s late-night hosts.
The Trump family is speaking out after Donald Trump made history as the first sitting or former president to be indicted.
Donald Trump has officially been indicted by a New York grand jury over hush money that was paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Selome Hailu The news of Donald Trump’s indictment has come as a shock to many — including someone in the studio at Fox News. A surprise alert came during the telecast of Fox News Live on Thursday: “We have just gotten word,” said anchor Sandra Smith. “Former president Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in New York. Trump was under investigation by the D.A.’s office for his alleged hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign.” As Smith gave the announcement, a voice on a hot mic was heard gasping, followed by someone saying “What?” and “Hmm!” It is unclear whether the exclamations came from one, two or three different voices.
Ellise Shafer A New York grand jury has voted to indict former president Donald Trump over an alleged 2016 hush money scheme, the New York Times reports. The Associated Press also confirmed the news with Trump’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina. Four people with knowledge of the matter told the New York Times on Thursday that the felony indictment “will likely be announced in the coming days.” As the indictment is sealed, the exact charges are unknown for now, but they have to do with his role in allegedly paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, the Times reports. According to the AP, Trump is expected to surrender to authorities next week. The indictment makes Trump the United States’ first president to be criminally charged, and certainly puts a damper on his upcoming try for a second term in the 2024 election.