In a stunning turn of events that could change the outcome of the case against former President Donald Trump in a Manhattan court, a 2018 letter penned by adult film star Stormy Daniels has resurfaced. Trump shared the letter on his TruthSocial account, in which Daniels denies having an affair with him.
Daniels stated, “The fact of the matter is that each party to this alleged affair denied its existence on 2006, 2011, 2016, 2017 and now again in 2018. I am not denying this affair because I was paid ‘hush money’ as has been reported in overseas owned tabloids. I am denying this affair because it never happened.”
This revelation calls into question the validity of the case against Trump, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg appears to be struggling to indict the former president.
The grand jury in the Trump case did not meet on Wednesday or Thursday, indicating that an indictment is unlikely this week. The Wall Street Journal reports “chaos and last-minute shuffling within the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office,” suggesting that Bragg is scrambling to bring charges against Trump. Although the grand jurors convened on Thursday, they discussed an unrelated matter.
At the heart of the case is Trump’s alleged involvement in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, intended to silence her about a supposed affair in 2006. However, Bragg’s recent response to a potential indictment and arrest of Trump has been vague, offering little insight into what may transpire next.
Bragg’s letter to the House Judiciary Committee only serves to heighten the uncertainty surrounding the case. He stated that his office would “publicly state the conclusion of our investigation—whether we conduct our work without bringing charges, or move forward with an indictment.” This ambiguous statement does little to clarify the situation.
Trump, for his part, has been vocal in his criticism of Bragg and the case against him. He posted a message on TruthSocial, decrying the actions of the DA and claiming there is no crime to prosecute. Trump’s bold assertion has been supported by a 2018 letter from Michael Cohen’s attorney, in which Cohen took full responsibility for the $130,000 payment to Daniels.
The case against Trump appears to be on shaky ground, with reports suggesting that the grand jury is unconvinced by the evidence presented. Furthermore, the case has attracted criticism from various commentators, such as Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, who likened it to a storm that never arrives. Gutfeld questioned Bragg’s motivations, given the soaring crime rates in New York City, and accused him of using the prosecution system to advance a hard-left agenda.
The revelation of Stormy Daniels’ letter and the apparent difficulties in securing an indictment against Trump have cast doubt on the strength of the case. As evidence mounts that the case may be weaker than initially believed, it is essential to consider the broader implications of pursuing charges against a former president under such circumstances. The case against Trump may ultimately prove to be more about politics than justice, and its outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the American legal system.
Sources: ConservativeBrief, The Wall Street Journal, DailyMail