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April 25, 2024
Randi Rhodes 24th April 2024 Wednesday
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April 23, 2024
Randi has an excellent show today reviewing the Protests at Columbia. Please listen.
Randi Rhodes Podcast 22nd April Monday 2024
Randi has an excellent show today reviewing the Protests at Columbia. Please listen.
April 20, 2024
Randi Rhodes 19th April 2024
Oh I'm so sorry for this. But go to You Tube she posts her show free there.
Also, she was talking about US farmers during the Reagan years how their livelihoods were taken away from them.
April 18, 2024
Randi Rhodes 18th April 2024
April 18, 2024
He was on Joy Reid recently this week. Listen to his interview.
Tony Schwartz on Joy Reid
He was on Joy Reid recently this week. Listen to his interview.
April 17, 2024
Date on video says 2-16-24, but it should read 4-16-24
Randi Rhodes Podcast 16th April 2024
Date on video says 2-16-24, but it should read 4-16-24
April 16, 2024
Posting this for those who would interested on reading Mary Trump views/synopsis on her uncle's trial.
Donald In Court: TEN Big Losses!
He blasted his own lawyer...and more
MARY L TRUMP
APR 16
BREAKING: Donald’s first day in court, and the hits keep coming! Judge Merchan threatens Donald with JAIL; Trump Media stock plummets; Donald can’t stay awake.
Read to the end for all the trial updates you need, including the moment Donald GETS IN HIS LAWYER’S FACE! 👀👇
Today Donald became the first person in history to sit for his own criminal trial after leaving the Oval Office. Overall, today marks a significant milestone — the rule of law, at least in this one instance, is holding and the wheels of justice are starting to turn a little faster.
I followed the trial all day and I have documented at least TEN pretty spectacular developments, considering today was only Day 1 of what will almost certainly be a six to eight week trial.
1. Donald suffers his first loss in his election interference trial just minutes after it begins
The day started badly for Donald, when his request for Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the trial was flatly denied.
Judge Merchan did not buy into the rationale the defense team floated for his recusal, asserting his impartiality and commitment to justice. Merchan also said clearly that Donald’s request was based on a “series of inferences, innuendos, and unsupported speculation.”
“We want to follow the law,” Merchan stated.
As this legal drama is just getting started, one thing is clear: Judge Merchan (unlike Donald’s personal pocket judge in Florida, Aileen Cannon) has already shown us he’s committed to the rule of law. Here’s to justice being served! 🥂
2. Donald’s media stock plunges as he enters the courtroom
Per the New York Times, Donald’s DJT stock plummeted by at least 18% today, “erasing hundreds of millions of dollars from the company’s market value” as Donald sat in the courtroom as a criminal defendant.
If you’re keeping track, the stock has dropped by more than 50% since its initial rally.
Financial experts say investors were spooked when a filing revealed more shares of the company would be sold — and they feared the move would dilute the stock price. The result? Another chart that looks like this:
3. Donald is humiliated when he’s caught sleeping during his trial
At one point in the trial, Donald was reportedly seen dozing off, “before jolting back awake.” Even after his lawyer, Todd Blanche, passed him “several” notes, Donald continued to sleep.
“If Trump is too old and weak to stay awake at his own criminal trial, what do you think will happen in the Situation Room?” wrote Pod Save America host, Dan Pfeiffer.
Napping during a criminal trial certainly undermines Donald’s narrative that President Biden is “sleepy.” It’s hard to maintain an image of energy and vitality when you pass out during your own trial.
Maybe he should give up rage posting at 2AM.
4. Judge Merchan promises “there will be an arrest” and warns Donald to behave in court
Judge Merchan made it clear to Donald that he must attend his Manhattan trial and refrain from disrupting proceedings, or he will be sent to jail.
This warning, known as a Parker warning, takes on a certain resonance when read to a former leader of the free world and who is currently a candidate for president.
This is a great sign that Merchan will treat Donald like any other criminal defendant, and not give him any special treatment.
5. Donald is accused by the prosecution of violating the gag order
Prosecutors hit the ground running by requesting that Judge Merchan impose penalties and a monetary fine for every Truth Social post they allege breached Donald’s gag order. They asked the court to send Donald to jail the next time he’s in violation.
The gag order states that Donald is banned from discussing witnesses in the case, the district attorney’s team, and court personnel. Today, Merchan granted the prosecution a hearing to consider the gag order question; it will take place next Tuesday, April 23.
6. An ex-prosecutor says Donald will blow his defense by being in the courtroom
While Donald’s presence was not mandatory during his civil fraud trial, he is required to attend his criminal trial in person. Today, he whispered exasperated comments to his attorney, he glared at New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman who reported on his nap, and, according to Haberman, even falsely claimed he stormed out of court in a fundraising email.
Knowing Donald, his characteristic bluster, sense of grievance, and lack of impulse control will be on full display during the trial. Whether he’s making faces or making audible comments when he shouldn’t be speaking at all, his lack of respect and anger could have a tremendous influence on the jury.
During his fraud trial, Donald was heard making disparaging comments, glaring at opposing counsel, and storming out. That trial did not end well for him.
In an appearance on MSNBC, legal expert David Henderson said these same “antics” could prove to be Donald’s undoing: “You start whining and making faces and pouting in front of the judge, what tends to happen in a trial is … that can affect the outcome of the case,” he said.
7. Donald’s lawyers get a victory … quickly followed by another loss
Judge Merchan ruled that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape can’t be played in trial because it might be prejudicial, but quickly decided that Karen McDougal, an actress and model who alleged she also had an affair with Trump, could testify herself.
8. The first day of the trial ends without a single juror selected
Ninety-six New Yorkers walked into the courthouse today as prospective jurors.
Exactly zero were selected. In fact, more than half were quickly dismissed “because they said they did not think they could be fair and impartial.” Only nine have gone through the jury questionnaire.
One interesting piece of data stood out to me: “none had said they’d worked or volunteered” for Donald’s campaign.
10. Donald’s poll numbers are dropping
With Donald’s historic criminal trial just getting started and the 2024 election less than seven months away, Donald has even more bad news to contend with: His approval ratings are declining rapidly.
A recent survey conducted by Reuters/Ipsos shows that Biden has increased his lead over Donald from a single point in March to FOUR POINTS in April. This noticeable shift in public opinion is significant, particularly considering that Donald was ahead of Biden by five points in a poll conducted in January.
The fact that Donald is not the official Republican candidate, his conduct in the courtroom, and the outcome of the trial could all sway public opinion.
Consider this significant detail: A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll showed only HALF of Republicans say they would vote for Donald if he’s convicted of a crime. T-minus six to eight weeks…
Here’s what WE can all do:
Today was an important day in our journey towards accountability: Donald is finally confronting his criminal charges. Remember, this case is about so much more than “hush money.” This is a case of election interference in which Donald attempted to keep vital information from voters that could have impacted their decisions in the voting booth.
Donald’s mandatory presence each day will give the jury a front-row seat of his bad behavior. But that’s not all – Donald not only faces a jury of his peers, but he has to face all of us on election day.
In the meantime, here’s my pledge: I’ll be working tirelessly to provide all of you with the crucial information you need, a task made more urgent by the continuing inadequacy and failures of the corporate media.
My mission is to defend democracy, and I am committed to it. But I can’t do it alone. I need the support of people like YOU.
The key to voter turnout is hope and I am resolute in my mission to persuade voters that Donald can and will be held accountable, both legally and electorally.
Today was our first big step toward that goal. Are you with me?
Mary Trump Substack The Good In Us
https://marytrump.substack.com/Posting this for those who would interested on reading Mary Trump views/synopsis on her uncle's trial.
Donald In Court: TEN Big Losses!
He blasted his own lawyer...and more
MARY L TRUMP
APR 16
BREAKING: Donald’s first day in court, and the hits keep coming! Judge Merchan threatens Donald with JAIL; Trump Media stock plummets; Donald can’t stay awake.
Read to the end for all the trial updates you need, including the moment Donald GETS IN HIS LAWYER’S FACE! 👀👇
Today Donald became the first person in history to sit for his own criminal trial after leaving the Oval Office. Overall, today marks a significant milestone — the rule of law, at least in this one instance, is holding and the wheels of justice are starting to turn a little faster.
I followed the trial all day and I have documented at least TEN pretty spectacular developments, considering today was only Day 1 of what will almost certainly be a six to eight week trial.
1. Donald suffers his first loss in his election interference trial just minutes after it begins
The day started badly for Donald, when his request for Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the trial was flatly denied.
Judge Merchan did not buy into the rationale the defense team floated for his recusal, asserting his impartiality and commitment to justice. Merchan also said clearly that Donald’s request was based on a “series of inferences, innuendos, and unsupported speculation.”
“We want to follow the law,” Merchan stated.
As this legal drama is just getting started, one thing is clear: Judge Merchan (unlike Donald’s personal pocket judge in Florida, Aileen Cannon) has already shown us he’s committed to the rule of law. Here’s to justice being served! 🥂
2. Donald’s media stock plunges as he enters the courtroom
Per the New York Times, Donald’s DJT stock plummeted by at least 18% today, “erasing hundreds of millions of dollars from the company’s market value” as Donald sat in the courtroom as a criminal defendant.
If you’re keeping track, the stock has dropped by more than 50% since its initial rally.
Financial experts say investors were spooked when a filing revealed more shares of the company would be sold — and they feared the move would dilute the stock price. The result? Another chart that looks like this:
3. Donald is humiliated when he’s caught sleeping during his trial
At one point in the trial, Donald was reportedly seen dozing off, “before jolting back awake.” Even after his lawyer, Todd Blanche, passed him “several” notes, Donald continued to sleep.
“If Trump is too old and weak to stay awake at his own criminal trial, what do you think will happen in the Situation Room?” wrote Pod Save America host, Dan Pfeiffer.
Napping during a criminal trial certainly undermines Donald’s narrative that President Biden is “sleepy.” It’s hard to maintain an image of energy and vitality when you pass out during your own trial.
Maybe he should give up rage posting at 2AM.
4. Judge Merchan promises “there will be an arrest” and warns Donald to behave in court
Judge Merchan made it clear to Donald that he must attend his Manhattan trial and refrain from disrupting proceedings, or he will be sent to jail.
This warning, known as a Parker warning, takes on a certain resonance when read to a former leader of the free world and who is currently a candidate for president.
This is a great sign that Merchan will treat Donald like any other criminal defendant, and not give him any special treatment.
5. Donald is accused by the prosecution of violating the gag order
Prosecutors hit the ground running by requesting that Judge Merchan impose penalties and a monetary fine for every Truth Social post they allege breached Donald’s gag order. They asked the court to send Donald to jail the next time he’s in violation.
The gag order states that Donald is banned from discussing witnesses in the case, the district attorney’s team, and court personnel. Today, Merchan granted the prosecution a hearing to consider the gag order question; it will take place next Tuesday, April 23.
6. An ex-prosecutor says Donald will blow his defense by being in the courtroom
While Donald’s presence was not mandatory during his civil fraud trial, he is required to attend his criminal trial in person. Today, he whispered exasperated comments to his attorney, he glared at New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman who reported on his nap, and, according to Haberman, even falsely claimed he stormed out of court in a fundraising email.
Knowing Donald, his characteristic bluster, sense of grievance, and lack of impulse control will be on full display during the trial. Whether he’s making faces or making audible comments when he shouldn’t be speaking at all, his lack of respect and anger could have a tremendous influence on the jury.
During his fraud trial, Donald was heard making disparaging comments, glaring at opposing counsel, and storming out. That trial did not end well for him.
In an appearance on MSNBC, legal expert David Henderson said these same “antics” could prove to be Donald’s undoing: “You start whining and making faces and pouting in front of the judge, what tends to happen in a trial is … that can affect the outcome of the case,” he said.
7. Donald’s lawyers get a victory … quickly followed by another loss
Judge Merchan ruled that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape can’t be played in trial because it might be prejudicial, but quickly decided that Karen McDougal, an actress and model who alleged she also had an affair with Trump, could testify herself.
8. The first day of the trial ends without a single juror selected
Ninety-six New Yorkers walked into the courthouse today as prospective jurors.
Exactly zero were selected. In fact, more than half were quickly dismissed “because they said they did not think they could be fair and impartial.” Only nine have gone through the jury questionnaire.
One interesting piece of data stood out to me: “none had said they’d worked or volunteered” for Donald’s campaign.
10. Donald’s poll numbers are dropping
With Donald’s historic criminal trial just getting started and the 2024 election less than seven months away, Donald has even more bad news to contend with: His approval ratings are declining rapidly.
A recent survey conducted by Reuters/Ipsos shows that Biden has increased his lead over Donald from a single point in March to FOUR POINTS in April. This noticeable shift in public opinion is significant, particularly considering that Donald was ahead of Biden by five points in a poll conducted in January.
The fact that Donald is not the official Republican candidate, his conduct in the courtroom, and the outcome of the trial could all sway public opinion.
Consider this significant detail: A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll showed only HALF of Republicans say they would vote for Donald if he’s convicted of a crime. T-minus six to eight weeks…
Here’s what WE can all do:
Today was an important day in our journey towards accountability: Donald is finally confronting his criminal charges. Remember, this case is about so much more than “hush money.” This is a case of election interference in which Donald attempted to keep vital information from voters that could have impacted their decisions in the voting booth.
Donald’s mandatory presence each day will give the jury a front-row seat of his bad behavior. But that’s not all – Donald not only faces a jury of his peers, but he has to face all of us on election day.
In the meantime, here’s my pledge: I’ll be working tirelessly to provide all of you with the crucial information you need, a task made more urgent by the continuing inadequacy and failures of the corporate media.
My mission is to defend democracy, and I am committed to it. But I can’t do it alone. I need the support of people like YOU.
The key to voter turnout is hope and I am resolute in my mission to persuade voters that Donald can and will be held accountable, both legally and electorally.
Today was our first big step toward that goal. Are you with me?
April 16, 2024
Randi Rhodes Is Back 15th April 2024
Randi is back from her time off.
April 13, 2024
https://www.bbc.com/news
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April 6, 2024
Randi Rhodes 5th April 2024
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