Internet divided as Leo Terrell claims goal of hush money trial is 'to inflict political damage' on Trump

Terrell asserted that the goal of the legal proceedings was not justice or legality but rather to inflict political damage on Trump
Leo Terrell claimed Trump is being politically damaged by his legal cases (@leoterrel/X/Getty)
Leo Terrell claimed Trump is being politically damaged by his legal cases (@leoterrel/X/Getty)

NEW YORK CITU, NEW YORK: In a recent dialogue on Fox News between Harris Faulkner and legal analyst Leo Terrell, the latter expressed strong opinions regarding the ongoing legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump.

Terrell asserted that the goal of the legal proceedings was not justice or legality but rather to inflict political damage on Trump.

Leo Terrell delved into a heated discussion about ongoing legal proceedings and their potential political implications (realleoterrell/Instagram)
Leo Terrell delved into a heated discussion about ongoing legal proceedings and their potential political implications (realleoterrell/Instagram)

Leo Terrell criticizes gag order as an attack on Trump's election chances

Faulkner asked, "How would you describe what's going on?", to which Terrell replied, "Very simple, Harris. The goal of this legal proceeding is to inflict as much political damage on President Trump. That's the whole purpose of it."

He added, "This is an attempt to harm President Trump's election chances in November 2024. Nothing more, nothing less."

One point of contention highlighted by Terrell was the use of a gag order and the potential unconstitutionality of such measures.

He criticized the notion of punishing someone for future violations, likening it to tactics used in authoritarian regimes rather than in a democratic system. 

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28:  Television anchor Harris Faulkner attends the 2018 White House Correspon
Leo Terrell joined Television anchor Harris Faulkner for discussing opinions regarding ongoing legal proceedings involving former President Trump (Getty Images)

Terrell told Faulkner, "It doesn't make a difference if Michael Cohen can basically say whatever he wants. The goal is to hurt Trump's chances to win this election. It's not going to work."

Terrell expressed skepticism about the proceedings, questioning the constitutionality of certain actions and highlighting concerns about the potential for bias.

He added, "The public realizes this, but that's the whole goal of this proceeding. Well, the part that caught my ear is how do you put somebody in jail for future violations? I mean, that sounds like a state that a nation that is not run by a president, not even a dictator, but a terrorist."

"Harris, I have never in my 35 years of practicing law seen any legal proceeding such as the one we're witnessing right now."

"And this judge, I think he's compromised. It'll be quite interesting to see what his ruling will be on the gag order. You think the judge is compromised? He's compromised because he should have been recused from this case," Terrell added. 

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Leo Terrell said, "The judge is hostile to President Trump" (Getty Images)

Terrell raised eyebrows with his assertion that the judge "cannot be impartial given the fact of his daughter, given the fact of his situation with the district attorney and how he was selected for this particular case. You know, I mentioned before, I mean, it feels like legal terrorism.."

The conversation also touched on the contentious nature of the legal process, with Terrell likening it to "legal terrorism" and expressing frustration at what he perceived as a lack of fairness and transparency.

Concluding, Terrell said, "The judge is hostile to President Trump. He has a dislike towards President Trump. And I'll tell you right now, the fix is in."

Leo Terrell's comments spark divided reactions

Netizens wasted no time in mocking Leo Terrell, as his remarks invited a flood of satirical comments on X. 

One user wrote, "Those two are an embarrassment to us African Americans", referring to Terrell and Faulkner.

Another user wrote, "Maybe don’t commit crimes? Then you don’t have to worry about stuff like that". 

One more user noted, "It still shocks me that this can be happening in the USA, but the cabal on the left just get bolder with every step."

Another viewer said, "I love that theyre showing their true colors."

"If anything this will make more people want to vote for Trump... Does the left really not get this??!!" one comment read. 

"@StateBarCA this defiance of oath must be addressed", another viewer observed. 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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