Trump vows to testify in his defense without a doubt.
Former President Donald Trump Vows to Testify in His Defense
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump expressed his unwavering determination to take the witness stand and testify in his defense for his four ongoing criminal court cases. When asked by Hugh Hewitt if he would testify in his own defense if the trials proceed, Trump responded with absolute certainty.
“Oh, yes, absolutely. Oh, on that … That, I would do. That, I look forward to,”
Trump reiterated his belief that the charges against him are baseless and merely a form of “fake” election interference. He eagerly stated, “So, I look forward — I look forward to testifying. At trial, I’ll testify.”
Multiple Criminal Cases
Trump is currently facing four criminal cases, two at the state level and two resulting from special counsel investigations conducted by the Justice Department. In Manhattan, he is charged with falsifying business records related to hush money payments during the 2016 campaign. Additionally, he faces federal trials concerning his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which ultimately led to the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. The former will be held in Florida, while the latter will take place in Washington, D.C.
Recently, Trump was charged at the state level in Fulton County, Georgia. District Attorney Fani Willis accused him and 18 other defendants of racketeering violations and other felonies for their attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
Legal Proceedings
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee presided over arguments regarding the separation of Trump’s trial from his co-defendants’ trials. While Trump, along with his lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, requested separate trials, McAfee denied their motions. However, some co-defendants, including Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, have sought to move their cases from state to federal court, which could potentially benefit their defense teams.
Trump expressed confidence that his lawyers would seek dismissals for many of these “fake cases,” especially as his trial in Washington, D.C., coincides with Super Tuesday and the Georgia case is set to be televised. However, Hewitt cautioned that even if some charges are dismissed, prosecutors could still appeal.
When Hewitt mentioned the possibility of the Supreme Court becoming involved, Trump responded, “I have some great people. But I hope it doesn’t even get there. This thing is a scam. This is a scam. This is election interference.”
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