Former President Donald Trump opened up about the impact of his recent New York criminal trial on his family, particularly his youngest son, Barron, during an interview with Phil McGraw, better known as “Dr. Phil.” Trump expressed the difficulties his family, including Barron, has faced in coping with the fallout of the trial, emphasizing Barron’s qualities as a good student and acknowledging the challenges he’s encountered with college acceptances amid the heightened attention surrounding the family.
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Trump spoke candidly about his son’s reluctance to discuss the allegations, suggesting that Barron may be withholding his feelings to avoid causing his father further distress. Despite his son’s efforts to shield him from potential hurt, Trump lamented the unfair toll the trial has taken on his family, asserting the innocence of the accusations against him as “fake.”
In another interview with Fox News shortly after his conviction, Trump reiterated the strain the trial has placed on his family, particularly his wife, Melania Trump, whom he described as finding the ordeal “very hard.” He emphasized that the trial has been tougher on his family than on himself, echoing sentiments expressed earlier about the impact on Barron.
Trump’s legal troubles stem from allegations of falsifying business records, specifically in relation to payments to adult entertainer Stormy Daniels. Despite maintaining his innocence and vowing to appeal the guilty verdict, Trump faces a sentencing date set for July 11 by Justice Juan Merchan, just days before the Republican National Convention.
Throughout the legal proceedings, neither Melania nor Barron Trump appeared in court. However, they did attend a graduation event for Barron in Palm Beach, Florida, with the judge’s permission to take a day off from the trial.
In response to questions about potential prison time for Trump, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the overwhelming evidence presented during the trial, indicating a commitment to seeking justice. Meanwhile, the U.S. Secret Service reaffirmed its duty to protect current and former presidents despite the conviction.
Trump, speaking at an event in Arizona, urged appeals courts to intervene in his case, warning of dire consequences if justice is not served to his satisfaction. He has also called on the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene before sentencing.
