In the quiet of the night and the early rays of dawn, former President Donald Trump‘s frustration seems to know no bounds. The source of his ire? The trials looming over him, especially the one swiftly approaching on March 25. The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, has crafted a case around hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, resulting in a substantial indictment with several dozen counts against Trump. A recent court hearing denied Trump’s attempt to dismiss the charges, setting the stage for a trial that appears to weigh heavily on the ex-President’s mind, as per Mediaite.
Trump, with a staggering 91 felony charges in federal and state trials, seems particularly fixated on the Bragg case. Despite a recent triumph in his home state against the last standing GOP rival, Trump took to social media, specifically honing in on the trials, and, more pointedly, the Bragg case. Late on a Sunday night, he urged his Truth Social followers to stay awake until the wee hours, citing a TV show that supposedly highlighted the ‘unconstitutional and unfair’ nature of the New York state fraud case against him. The tweet, a call to action at 3:00 A.M. Eastern on FoxNews, underscored Trump’s determination to have his perspective heard.
As the new week unfolded, Trump’s discontent spilled over into a barrage of tweets. In a bold move, he falsely attacked President Joe Biden, claiming that all trials, not just federal but even “local” ones like Bragg’s, should be abruptly halted. Trump asserted, “The Very Strict Rules and Regulations of the Department of Injustice STATE CLEARLY that you can’t prosecute a Political Opponent, or anyone, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS/HER CAMPAIGN.” The rhetoric continued as Trump questioned the timing of the charges, insinuating a calculated effort to coincide with his potential 2024 presidential campaign.
It’s worth noting that Trump’s claims are not new, and they have been repeatedly debunked. His insistence on attributing the prosecutions to President Biden, despite evidence to the contrary, persists. The litany of charges includes 34 felony counts in New York, 37 counts tied to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Espionage Act investigation into classified document retention, and a superseding indictment introducing three additional charges. Smith’s scrutiny also extends to Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, while Georgia piles on with 13 election crimes counts.
In the face of mounting legal challenges, Trump’s strategy seems to involve not just legal arguments but a relentless public relations campaign. The social media outbursts, the selective TV endorsements, and the repeated calls for a halt to all trials collectively paint a picture of a man battling not only the legal system but also a narrative he desperately wants to control.
As the clock ticks towards the March trial, Trump’s rage seems unabated. Whether it will translate into legal maneuvers or public sympathy remains to be seen, but for now, the former President is making sure his grievances are heard far and wide.
