Trump slammed for ‘lying’ after Kaitlan Collins debunks his claim trial judge ‘denied’ election expert from testifying

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins recently addressed a contentious claim made by former President Donald Trump regarding an ongoing trial, labeling it a "rant" fueled by Trump's apparent agitation.

Trump had been vigorously vocalizing his grievances into the late hours of the night, particularly fixating on a supposed ruling by Judge Juan Merchan.

Trump is facing 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors alleged that during his 2016 presidential run, Trump send hush money to Daniels through Michael Cohen.

Closing argements are set for Tuesday, May 28. Trump has therefore, mounted a daily campaign to blast the presecutors and Judge Juan Merchan.

Kaitlan Collins highlights weight on shoulders of hush money trial jury

According to the Mediaite, on a recent episode of CNN's 'The Source with Kaitlan Collins', the anchor delved into the trial's proceedings, highlighting Trump's frenzied online activity and underscoring the significance of the upcoming verdict.

Trump had posted on Truth Social, “He is denying me the opportunity to put on a Highly Respected Election Law Expert who will say, once again, that there was no crime."

“This Judge, whose conflicts are completely disqualifying, isn’t even requiring a unanimous decision by the jury on key portions of this Criminal Hoax, which is unconstitutional and unAmerican."

Collins clarified that Trump's accusation against Judge Merchan actually stemmed from decisions made by Trump's own legal team, not the judge.

Collins painted a picture of the tense atmosphere surrounding Memorial Day weekend, emphasizing the weight on the shoulders of the jury, tasked with determining Trump's innocence or guilt on numerous felony charges related to hush money and election interference involving Stormy Daniels.

“We’re really finding ourselves on the cusp of history tonight, because by this time, next week, we may finally know whether or not Donald Trump will be a convicted felon, or whether a jury of his peers, here in Manhattan, will find him not guilty.”

Kaitlan Collins speculates what must be running on Trump's mind

She further added, "It’s hard to think of a more memorable, or really, a more stressful Memorial Day weekend. It’s hard to even imagine what it’s like, for this jury that is made up of seven men and five women, all 12 of whom are about to decide the former President’s fate."

"Both the defense and the prosecution are now preparing for their closing arguments that they’ll deliver this coming Tuesday.”

She continued, “And we’ve just learned tonight that both parties now have in their hands, the jury instructions. It’s a crucial document given — it’s what jurors will hear from the judge, before they begin to deliberate, and make their decision."

"It’ll outline what they should consider, when they’re determining if Trump is indeed guilty or not. And all of that is certainly on the former President’s mind tonight. It’s not hard to tell, because he is posting up a storm about the case. In one post, tonight, he’s ranting that the judge blocked him from having an election expert testify.”

Kaitlan Collins debunks Donald Trump's claims

“But that’s not true! We were there! We witnessed this discussion that happened inside the courtroom. Trump’s attorneys, in the end, chose not to call that election expert, because the judge refused to broaden the scope of what he could testify to. He was worried it would become, as the judge put it, a battle of the experts.”

She said, “As we know, Trump also could have testified in his own defense here. He said that he would, at the beginning. But in the end, he opted not to, as is his choice.”

She concluded, "So, what happens if Trump is convicted next week? The possibility of prison time, we know, does exist. But prosecutors aren’t expected to ask that of the former President that he be taken into custody immediately if he is. And of course, that is a big if, tonight.”

Internet reacts to Donald Trump's claims about hush money trial judge

As the trial unfolds, social media platforms have become a battleground of opinions and reactions to the developments. Users weigh in on various aspects of the case, from Trump's purported desire to testify to damning allegations against him.

One user wrote, "Trump really wanted to testify, but his son's graduation plans and the FBI was trying to kill him or something. He was under audit."

Another added, "As Memorial Day approaches, let's not forget that the disgraced traitor Trump called our soldiers "suckers" and "losers" and that he did nothing when the midget Putin put a bounty on them."

One user said, "AMERICANS WANT TRUMP IN JAIL."

Another user said, "He brings two guys on stage with him who are awaiting trial on murder and conspiracy charges.That's MAGA!"

One user replied, "Trump spends his life lying....it's not working anymore."

One user said, "I prefer orange pandas who haven't disgraced the United States.

One added, "Fatty cannot testify in any trials for his own defense as he would lie non stop and be caught."

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