In a twist in the ongoing New York City case against President Trump, the government’s witness was allegedly “caught in a big, fat lie.” Trump, known for his provocative rhetoric, did not hold back in expressing his views on the matter. “The government, through its witness, just got caught in a big, fat lie,” Trump stated emphatically at the New York City courthouse. He called for the dismissal of the case, deeming it “ridiculous” and unnecessary. His comments come amid an already contentious legal battle that has both captivated and divided the nation.
The news comes on the heels of a setback for the Biden Justice Department’s special counsel, Jack Smith, in Florida earlier this week. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, ruled that Smith could not store documents from an FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago in a private facility outside of the Florida district. Instead, the documents must be shared with Trump’s defense team in the Southern District of Florida, where the case is unfolding.
Adding to Smith’s woes, Judge Cannon denied him the opportunity to shield his list of 84 potential witnesses from Trump’s legal team. Smith had expressed concerns that Trump might intimidate or bias these witnesses by criticizing them on social media platforms. Observers noted Smith’s legal approach seems to be more focused on stirring emotions rather than presenting impartial evidence.
Trump: "The government’s witness just got caught in a big, fat lie. This case should've never been brought. This is ridiculous." pic.twitter.com/gUQQe11VcY
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) October 18, 2023
Smith is pursuing Trump under the 1917 Espionage Act, accusing the former President of inappropriately taking classified documents from the White House during his term’s end. Trump has vehemently denied these accusations, asserting his right to declassify documents under the Presidential Records Act.
Alina Habba, one of Trump’s leading attorneys, is preparing to challenge Smith’s team with depositions aimed at uncovering potential biases in the case. This development comes at a critical juncture as Trump has recently been issued multiple gag orders by the courts, limiting his freedom to speak about specific aspects of the case.
Despite facing several indictments and gag orders, Trump remains a formidable figure in the political landscape. His statement in the New York case, coupled with his continued popularity among his base, reinforces his position as the GOP frontrunner for 2024.
As the nation watches with bated breath, these cases promise more dramatic developments in the coming weeks. This saga is a stark reminder of the controversial and attention-grabbing nature of Trump’s political career, enhancing his reputation as an iconoclast in American politics.