Staff Reports
In an epic showdown at the Manhattan courthouse, former President Donald Trump slammed the New York criminal case against him as “election tampering.” His legal warriors had swooped in with a request to toss out the charges, but alas, the judge, Juan Merchan, played the villain and refused to dismiss the case, setting the stage for a trial starting March 25 – right smack dab in the middle of primary season.
With fists figuratively clenched, Trump seized the opportunity to declare, “This is not a crime, folks! This is all about messing with the election. It’s Joe Biden’s White House pulling the strings.”
Trump decries ‘election interference’ in NY hush money case as judge deals him a blow https://t.co/b3DVsFnqLj via @dcexaminer
— Julia Johnson (@juliaajohnson_) February 15, 2024
But the drama didn’t stop there. Judge Merchan, wielding the gavel like a sword, announced the impending jury selection date, further enraging Trump’s legal army. His trusted attorney, Todd Blanche, bellowed, “A trial start on March 25 is an outrage! It’s like trying to lasso a bull in the middle of a rodeo!”
In a power move that left the crowd stunned, Trump unleashed his frustration at the timing of the trial, lamenting that he should be gallivanting in South Carolina, a mere nine days away from their primary showdown. “We need delays, folks! Can’t you see I’m in the middle of a campaign here?” he exclaimed.
Team Trump has been on the offense since last year, rallying to dismiss the indictment, arguing that the charges were as ancient as a dinosaur. “This indictment showed up a whopping six years after the so-called ‘incident,'” his attorneys roared. “It’s a clear violation of due process!”
But if you thought the fireworks were confined to New York, think again! Over in Georgia, a parallel battle was brewing. A judge in Fulton County was being bombarded with arguments about the potential disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis, who, as the drama unfolded, was accused of cozying up to special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Talk about a sizzling scandal!
So, dear friends, the stage is set for an electrifying showdown. Trump is fighting tooth and nail, and the heat is on. It’s a thrilling political saga full of twists and turns, and there ain’t no telling how this cliffhanger will end!
