Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Ex-POTUS May Get More Fines After Even More Gag Order Violations

The 10th day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York concluded earlier today, and it was filled with talks of celebrity scandals and even more gag order violations by the ex-POTUS, as well as new pieces of evidence being presented before the jury.

During day 10 of the Trump hush money trial, the former president's defense team cross-examined the lawyer who negotiated payments on behalf of Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels, Keith Davidson. As expected, they tried to attack his credibility, but Davidson stuck to his guns and shed more light on the infamous deal.

After the cross-examination, jurors also heard recordings of calls made by former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to Davidson, with Cohen lamenting his relationship with Trump during those calls. Davidson even testified that the man who used to be Donald Trump's lawyer and fixer was "depressed and despondent" after the 2016 election.

However, one of the biggest highlights of the day was when it started. when prosecutors asked Judge Juan Merchan to fine Donald Trump an additional $4,000 over more violations of his gag order as he once again attacked potential witnesses, according to The Guardian.

"They are deliberate shots across the bow to everyone who may come to this courtroom to talk about the defendant and what he did," said Manhattan prosecutor Christopher Conroy, adding that Trump's recent comments outside of the courtroom created an "air of menace."

Judge Merchan has already threatened jail time for Trump should he violate the gag order even further. However, Conroy stated that they are not asking Trump to be hailed yet, explaining, "To minimize disruptions to this proceeding, we are not yet seeking jail."

Donald Trump Lawyers Tried To Paint Witness as a Sleazy Hollywood Profiteer

The Trump defense team repeatedly tried to attack Davidson's credibility, and according to the BBC, the questioning grew hostile as the Trump lawyers tried to paint him as a sleazy Hollywood profiteer.

Davidson pushed back, pointing out that the Trump lawyers were wrong in using words like "extortion" to describe valid legal settlements. This was when Trump's lawyer Emil Bove presented d several celebrity scandals that Davidson was previously involved in, including a case regarding actor Charlie Sheen.

Among the celebrity scandals that the defense tried to tie to Davidson included ones involving reality star Tila Tequila, actress Lindsay Lohan, and professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. However, Davidson maintained that the settlements he was involved in were fair and legitimate. He also cited attorney-client privilege and never budged when questioned by the defense on these matters.

Donald Trump Continued Attacking Judge Juan Merchan After He Warned Ex-POTUS of Jail Time

Wednesday was an off day for the trial, and Trump spent this time campaigning in Michigan and Wisconsin. There, he attacked the judge as soon as he could speak in front of his supporters after being faced with a ton of protesters against him as he stayed in New York for the trial.

"There is no crime. I have a crooked judge. He's a totally conflicted judge," claimed the former president during a speech in Wisconsin. He continued whining, claiming that he was being forced to spend days in a "kangaroo court room" and claimed without evidence that the Manhattan DA was acting under orders from President Joe Biden.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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