Former President Trump made strong statements on Tuesday, likening the New York criminal trial against him to something that would occur in a 'third world country.' Trump expressed his views before appearing in Judge Juan Merchan's courtroom, where prosecutors from Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office are continuing with witness testimony, with adult film actress Stormy Daniels expected to testify.
Trump cited various news reports suggesting that Bragg's office lacks the necessary evidence to secure a conviction in the case. He defended the legality of his actions, stating, 'We called a legal expense a legal expense, and that's what they're going after us for. It went through the IRS, it went through the FEC, it went through everything.'
Asserting his innocence, Trump claimed that legal experts unanimously agree that the case against him lacks merit. He attributed the legal proceedings to the current administration, stating, 'It's all Biden. That hasn't happened in this country. It does happen in third world countries, but it hasn't happened in this country.'
In addition to criticizing the ongoing trial, Trump also criticized President Biden's response to nationwide protests on college campuses, highlighting the cancellation of graduation ceremonies at many universities.
