Jimmy Fallon jokes Trump might try to delay hush money trial to mourn OJ Simpson's death, Internet says 'spot on'

On his late-night show, Jimmy Fallon mocked Donald Trump as a judge rejected his latest bid to delay the upcoming hush money trial
PUBLISHED APR 13, 2024
Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Donald Trump's attempts to delay his upcoming trial by bringing up OJ Simpson's death (@fallontonight/YouTube, Getty Images)
Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Donald Trump's attempts to delay his upcoming trial by bringing up OJ Simpson's death (@fallontonight/YouTube, Getty Images)

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: During the latest installment of his late-night show, Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the numerous inventive tactics Donald Trump and his legal team have resorted to in the past few days to delay the upcoming hush money trial. 

"Well, former President Trump’s hush money trial is set to start on Monday, and for the third time in three days, a judge just rejected his attempt to delay it," said the comedian on the Thursday, April 11 episode. 



 

Jimmy Fallon mocks Donald Trump's relentless efforts to delay the hush money trial by bringing up OJ Simpson's death

Adding to his monologue, Fallon quipped, "Trump is trying everything. He even requested a delay so he could mourn the loss of OJ. That didn’t work."

This came after it was announced that ex-NFL star OJ Simpson died of prostate cancer at the age of 76 on April 10.

Simpson is primarily remembered for his contentious acquittal in the murder trials of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, although he was held responsible in a subsequent civil suit.

Fallon's viewers were quick to add to his humor with one writing, "Lies, denies, delays, that is trump." 

Another noted, "Spot on honest and hysterical as always thanks!" "Damn Trump," read one more comment. 

"Maybe OJ can get a room in the Underworld ready for Donald J Trump," wrote one follower. 

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Judges have denied Donald Trump's multiple requests to delay the hush money trial (Getty Images)

Donald Trump set to become first ex-POTUS ever to be tried on felony charges

On April 15, Trump's hush money trial will begin, making him the first former president to face felony charges, as per CNBC

He stands accused of falsifying documents to conceal a $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Originally scheduled for March 25, the trial was postponed to allow Trump's legal team more time to review a sudden influx of documents. New York law mandates Trump's presence at his trial.

If convicted, he could face time behind bars, as falsifying business records, a Class E felony, carries a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison.

However, considering Trump's age and lack of prior convictions, it's unlikely he would receive the maximum penalty.

This case is just one of four legal battles Trump faces in various states. All trials are set to occur before the November 5 election, where Trump is currently the Republican nominee.

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