Trump News for Monday, May 8, 2023
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Trump meets with prominent anti-abortion group following criticism
The Hill
Former President Trump met with the prominent anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America on Monday after the group criticized Trump for his stance on abortion restrictions. “During the meeting, President Trump reiterated his opposition to the extreme Democratic position of abortion on demand, up until the moment of birth, paid for by taxpayers —…
May 8, 2023, 11:20 PM
Judge Compliments Trump Attorney's Skill as Trial Nears End
Newsweek
Closing arguments in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case against Trump were presented on Monday.
May 8, 2023, 11:15 PM
Judge Restricts Donald Trump’s Use of Evidence in Hush-Money Case
The Wall Street Journal
Former president can’t post evidence on social media and can only view some materials when his lawyers are present
May 8, 2023, 11:14 PM
"Admission of guilt": Expert says Trump's refusal to testify may be "evidence of fear and cowardice"
Salon
Experts say Trump no-showing the trial may backfire with the jury.
May 8, 2023, 11:09 PM
The Trump rape trial is headed to the jury. Here are the questions jurors will weigh.
POLITICO
Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump presented more than four hours of closing arguments on Monday.
May 8, 2023, 11:07 PM
What is Title 42?
WLTX.com
Title 42 is a public health order that was adopted three years ago by the Trump administration because of the COVID pandemic.
May 8, 2023, 11:04 PM
Trump sexually abused writer Carroll, civil trial finds
RTE.ie
Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by branding her a liar, jurors decided today.
May 8, 2023, 11:00 PM
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Jurors set to deliberate in civil rape case against Donald Trump
Reuters
Jurors on Tuesday will begin deliberating whether Donald Trump raped writer E. Jean Carroll more than two decades ago and then defamed her by claiming she made up the story.
May 8, 2023, 10:56 PM
Trump barred from posting evidence in hush money case to social media
NBC News
Judge Juan Merchan largely sided with the Manhattan DA by limiting what Trump can disclose about new evidence from the prosecution before the case goes to trial.
May 8, 2023, 10:43 PM
Jury deliberates in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit accusing Trump of rape
CBS News
Trump "has an M.O." — targeting women in "semi-public" places and "grabbing" their genitals, Carroll's attorney said in closing arguments. Trump's lawyer said Carroll's story "is a lie."
May 8, 2023, 10:41 PM
Judge limits Trump's sharing of information from New York criminal case on social media
Cable News Network
The New York judge handling Donald Trump's criminal case approved a protective order on Monday that limits the former president's ability to publicize information on social media related to evidence in the investigation.
May 8, 2023, 10:24 PM
Trump barred in Stormy Daniels case from revealing evidence
CNBC
Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
May 8, 2023, 10:18 PM
E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer hammers Trump in closing argument: He "is a witness against himself"
Salon
"E Jean Carroll wasn't hiding anything," attorney Roberta Kaplan said. "He didn't even bother to show up."
May 8, 2023, 9:58 PM
Trump rape case: Even a former president is not above the law, court told
Belfast Telegraph
Donald Trump should be held accountable for sexually attacking an advice columnist in 1996 because even a former president is not above the law, a lawyer for the columnist told a jury on Monday in closing arguments in the lawsuit that accuses Trump of rape.
May 8, 2023, 9:40 PM
Trump’s absence from rape trial shows ‘he did it’, lawyer says
Evening Standard
Mr Trump’s lawyers told jurors the case was ‘outrageous’
May 8, 2023, 9:23 PM
Republicans Use Trump-Era Photo to Criticize Biden on Border Security
Newsweek
Reverse image searches show that the photo was taken on October 27, 2018, in the southern Mexican town of Arriaga.
May 8, 2023, 9:15 PM
Donald Trump 'knows what he did', lawyer alleges as civil rape trial draws to close
Sky News
E Jean Carroll, who claims Mr Trump raped her nearly three decades ago, told jurors Mr Trump "shattered" her reputation. The former president waived his right to testify at trial and opted not to present a defence.
May 8, 2023, 9:14 PM
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Sen. Mitch McConnell vows to back 2024 GOP presidential nominee even if it’s Trump
New York Daily News
The powerful Senate minority leader blames Trump as being “practically and morally responsible” for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
May 8, 2023, 8:58 PM
Trump's 'grab her by the ...' tape may cost him a rape trial
New York Post
If Donald Trump is found liable for committing a sexual assault and assessed heavy damages, it will be a political earthquake.
May 8, 2023, 8:50 PM
Georgia GOP chairman says he was just following orders from Trump lawyers
Cable News Network
Lawyers representing David Shafer, the embattled chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, are arguing their client should not be charged with any crimes for his actions following the 2020 election because he was following advice provided by attorneys working for former President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last week.
May 8, 2023, 8:47 PM
Trump Attorney Addresses His Client's Worst Trial Moments
Newsweek
Throughout the trial, Trump attorney Joe Tacopina did not hold back on addressing the fact that his client is not well-liked by many.
May 8, 2023, 8:46 PM
Trump's absence at civil rape trial shows 'he did it,' accuser's lawyer says
Devdiscourse
Trump denies those claims as well. Kaplan did not specify the amount of money jurors should award Carroll in compensatory and punitive damages.
May 8, 2023, 8:44 PM
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Outside the court in New York, a group of women hold signs saying: ‘I believe E Jean Carroll’
The Irish Times
Former US president Donald Trump argues that claims of rape made against him are ridiculous and made up
May 8, 2023, 8:20 PM
Trump civil rape trial hears closing arguments
NEWS.com.au
A US court heard closing arguments Monday in a closely watched civil trial that accuses ex-president Donald Trump of raping and defaming an American former magazine columnist.
May 8, 2023, 8:18 PM
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Access Hollywood video bolsters rape accusation against Trump, says lawyer
The Irish Times
New York court hears closing arguments in civil case in which E Jean Carroll alleges former president raped her nearly 30 years ago
May 8, 2023, 8:14 PM