Former President Donald Trump continues to face legal challenges in his New York trial, where he is charged with falsifying business records. Trump has been making false claims about the trial, often speaking to the media before and after court appearances. In these courthouse comments, Trump has made inaccurate assertions about various subjects, including the trial itself.
One false claim Trump made was that he is not allowed to testify in his own defense due to an unconstitutional gag order. However, this claim is untrue as he acknowledged the next day that he is allowed to testify, and the decision is entirely up to him. The gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan restricts specific categories of speech but does not prevent Trump from testifying in court.
Another false claim made by Trump was regarding bail, where he implied he was being treated unfairly in New York by having to put up bail. In reality, Trump did not have to post bail in his New York case and had been released on his own recognizance. Trump’s assertion that New York City is a violent city due to cashless bail is subjective and not supported by evidence.
Trump also complained that the trial was preventing him from campaigning, but this claim is false as the trial does not take place on weekends, allowing him to campaign freely. His claim about being marked down for events in Georgia and Ohio was unsubstantiated, as there were no public events scheduled for those dates. Trump has been holding campaign events on weekdays when court is not in session.
Trump’s complaint about not being allowed to invoke the advice of counsel defense is misleading, as his legal team had informed the court that they would not be using that defense strategy. The judge ruled that Trump could not suggest a defense involving the presence of counsel, as it would confuse the jury. Trump also falsely claimed that the case against him was orchestrated by President Joe Biden, when there is no evidence to support this claim.
Overall, Trump continues to make false claims and misleading statements about his New York trial, including his ability to testify, bail requirements, campaign schedule, use of legal defense strategies, and involvement of President Biden. The facts do not support Trump’s assertions, and his statements have been fact-checked to clarify the truth behind his claims.
