Eric Trump took to Twitter on Monday to offer his perspective on his father’s trial, live-tweeting from the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump stands accused of criminal charges linked to a hush-money payment made to a porn star. As Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney turned adversary, testified as the prosecution’s key witness, Eric Trump didn’t hold back in criticizing Cohen’s performance.
In a tweet posted during Cohen’s testimony, Eric Trump expressed his skepticism, stating, “I have never seen anything more rehearsed!” His commentary, shared while seated in the front row alongside legal representation and Secret Service agents, provided a glimpse into the Trump family’s perspective on the unfolding trial.
Despite cellphones being generally prohibited in the courtroom, an exception was made for those in the first row, including Eric Trump, granting him the opportunity to share his thoughts in real-time. As Cohen detailed his version of events, Eric Trump’s tweet captured the contentious atmosphere surrounding his father’s trial.
Cohen’s testimony delved into his past relationship with Trump, shedding light on their interactions and alleged conspiratorial activities. Cohen described his efforts to shape Trump’s public image and mitigate negative media coverage, admitting to lying and coercing others to please Trump. He emphasized his sole focus on fulfilling Trump’s desires, regardless of the ethical implications.
The trial centers on allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal reimbursements made to Cohen for a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors contend that the payment was intended to silence Daniels about her alleged affair with Trump in 2006, just before the 2016 election, constituting illegal election interference.
