The trial for former US President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in the ‘Stormy Daniels’ bribery case came to a close with the defense team arguing that it was his former legal representative, Michael Cohen, who made the payment without Trump’s knowledge. Todd Blanche, Trump’s lawyer, emphasized in a Manhattan court session that Cohen did not inform Trump because he wanted to be recognized for helping him in the future.
The prosecutors countered this by stating that Cohen arranged the payment to Daniels and Trump reimbursed him through various legal expenses within the Trump Organization. The charges against Trump include document falsification related to the alleged attempt to hide the payment.
The jury will now deliberate on the evidence presented in court and is expected to reach its decision on Wednesday. If found guilty, Trump could face significant consequences and even impeachment proceedings. However, it remains uncertain what impact this trial will have on his political future.
