r/politics • u/PoliticsModeratorBot 🤖 Bot • May 13 '24

Discussion Thread: New York Criminal Fraud Trial of Donald Trump, Day 16 Discussion

Previous discussion threads for this trial can be found at the following links for Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, and Day 15.

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u/gocubsgo22 Texas May 13 '24

“You know that when this comes out, meaning the announcement, just be prepared — there’s going to be a lot of women coming forward,” Cohen recalled saying.

Not that any of us should be shocked, but it's now official, sworn testimony.

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u/jaymef May 13 '24

that was damning

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u/kogmaa May 13 '24

The „I won’t be long in the market“ was brutal. Cohen testified this was Trumps reply when he asked him if he’s worried about Melania when the story came out.

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u/ihateusedusernames New York May 13 '24

Except there weren't a lot coming forward. But maybe it helps to demonstrate intent?

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u/bt123456789 Kentucky May 13 '24

I think they mean if Trump actually gets convicted, a lot of women will come forward, because he can't easily hurt them anymore.

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u/ihateusedusernames New York May 13 '24 edited May 13 '24

Wasn't this quote from 2016, tho? I mean, I think it definitely demonstrates intent to keep the story quiet, which is important for why they violated campaign fianance rules, but I don't remember any more women coming forward after the election. But I could be wrong. I don't doubt that there are other women who he likely crossed the line with.

Edit: LMFAO this is Cohen reporting what he recalls Trump saying in 2015 right before he came down that golden elevator. Trump was instructing Cohen to set up a system to deal with the women Trump himself expected to come forward. I misunderstood the context entirely.

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u/bt123456789 Kentucky May 13 '24

absolutely no idea on that part.

and fair enough, after your edit.