Trump Frames Himself as Political Victim in Last Rally Before New York Trial
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Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania two days ahead of his first criminal trial in Manhattan, during which he reiterated his belief that the charges brought against him are politically motivated. He falsely claimed that President Biden orchestrated the New York case, which he dubbed a “communist show trial”, and criticized a gag order placed on him by the judge in the case. He also addressed the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, blaming Biden for the crisis and repeating false claims that he won the 2020 election, encouraging his supporters to vocally challenge perceived election cheating.
Trump Frames Upcoming Trial as Democrat Plot Ahead of Manhattan Hearing
Just two days prior to his inaugural criminal trial in Manhattan, ex-President Donald J. Trump characterizes the charges as a Democrat scheme to hinder his political aspirations. He particularly voiced his dissatisfaction with a gag order enforced by a judge in the New York case.
Trump Distances Trial from Biden, Calls it a “Communist Show Trial”
In a rally in eastern Pennsylvania, Mr. Trump referred to his imminent trial as the “first Biden trial.” This statement draws from his unfounded claims that President Biden is behind the New York case. However, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, not Biden, initiated the case.
Trump Frames Himself as a “Victim of Political Persecution”
The presumed Republican presidential nominee, Trump often portrays himself as a target of political victimization. At the rally, he claimed to be protecting his followers from the same fate.
Supporters Show Up in Large Numbers for Trump’s Rally
Trump addressed a massive crowd that had waited for hours in a field in Schnecksville, Pa., expressing enthusiasm for his trial. Although there will be no TV cameras in the courtroom, Trump is predicted to continue hosting weekend rallies and post-court news conferences.
Trump Blames Biden for Conflict in Gaza
Amid his rally, Iran initiated an aerial attack on Israel. The former president, a self-professed ally of Israel, prayed for the country and blamed Biden for the Gaza conflict, asserting it wouldn’t have occurred if he had been re-elected in 2020.
Trump Supporters Chant “Genocide Joe”
The crowd chanted “Genocide Joe,” a phrase usually linked to progressives protesting Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Trump echoed this sentiment, despite previously supporting Israel’s right to self-defense.
Trump Revives Unproven Voter Fraud Claims
Mr. Trump once again propagated his baseless claims of a stolen 2020 election. He also criticized the gag order imposed on him in the Manhattan case, where he’s accused of covering up a 2016 campaign sex scandal.
Trump Criticizes Gag Order in Manhattan Case
This gag order forbids Trump from openly criticizing witnesses, jurors, court staff, and prosecutors. Trump voiced his displeasure, claiming it inhibits his constitutional right to free speech.
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