J.D. Vance Claims NY Jury Verdict Invalid Against Trump
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The article discusses claims that legal cases against former President Donald Trump are politically motivated and funded by Trump’s political opponents. The speaker, identified as Vance, suggests these cases are attempts to defeat Trump in court since his opponents cannot defeat him at the ballot box. He criticizes perceived left-wing bias in these cases and argues that Trump’s presidency should not be associated with the worsening of situations for victims of sexual assault.
Trump’s Political Opponents Funding Cases Against Him, Claims Vance
“The common denominator in these cases is that they’re financially backed by Donald Trump’s political adversaries,” Vance told George Stephanopoulos. He claimed that the objective of these cases is not to contribute to a productive discussion on the nation’s progress, but to ensure Trump’s defeat in court as they can’t beat him in the elections.
Stephanopoulos probed Vance on the validity of verdicts by regular New York City citizens. “When a case is funded by left-wing donors and exudes an undeniable left-wing bias, then its conclusion should be questioned,” Vance responded.
This stance aligns with the former president’s, who voiced his criticism of the verdict on Truth Social.
Trump referred to the verdicts as “absolutely ludicrous”. He expressed his vehement disagreement and promised an appeal against the partisan witch hunt aimed at him and the Republican Party. He further stated that the legal system was spiralling out of control and being used as a political tool, infringing on First Amendment Rights, to which he responded, “THIS IS NOT AMERICA!”.
When questioned about claims that Trump’s support promotes acts like sexual assault and defamation, Vance argued that such assertions are unfair to victims. “It’s deeply unjust to suggest that electing Trump as president exacerbates the plight of sexual assault victims. His objective is to reestablish prosperity,” Vance said.
“Most Americans agree that the 2024 election shouldn’t be dominated by such issues, but should focus on addressing pressing national concerns,” Vance concluded.
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