Republican National Committee co-chair and the president's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, expressed concerns regarding the recent trial involving former President Donald Trump. Lara Trump highlighted various aspects of the case that she believes were biased against Trump.
She questioned the trustworthiness of the jury, emphasizing that the case was seemingly stacked against Trump from the outset. Lara Trump pointed out that the case was not initially pursued by the FEC or Cy Vance, the former district attorney in Manhattan. It was only brought forward when Trump began gaining momentum in his presidential campaign.
Lara Trump criticized the judge presiding over the case, alleging potential conflicts of interest. She claimed that the judge had ties to individuals associated with the opposition to Trump, raising concerns about impartiality.
Furthermore, Lara Trump raised objections to the jury instructions provided by the judge, suggesting that they were leading and may have influenced the jury's decision. She also mentioned the exclusion of a key witness who could have potentially exonerated Trump.
Overall, Lara Trump argued that the entire case was slanted and weighed against Trump, citing the judge, the venue, the instructions given, and the handling of evidence as factors contributing to an unfair trial.
While Lara Trump acknowledged that the jury was following the judge's instructions, she maintained that the circumstances surrounding the case had compromised its fairness from the beginning.