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Trump on Trial is a podcast that covers the legal issues facing former President Donald Trump. Each week, we break down the latest news and developments in his ongoing trials...
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Trump on Trial is a podcast that covers the legal issues facing former President Donald Trump. Each week, we break down the latest news and developments in his ongoing trials and investigations, and we talk to experts to get their insights and analysis.We're committed to providing our listeners with accurate and up-to-date information, and we're not afraid to ask tough questions. We'll be taking a close look at all of the legal cases against Trump, including the Georgia investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the New York lawsuit alleging financial fraud, and the various criminal investigations into his businesses and associates.We'll also be discussing the implications of Trump's legal troubles for his political future and for the future of the country. We're living in a time of unprecedented political polarization, and Trump's trials are sure to be a major news story for months to come.Trump on Trial is the essential podcast for anyone who wants to stay informed about the legal challenges facing Donald Trump. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!
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18 GIU 2025 · Just a few days ago, the legal and political spotlight once again swiveled to Donald Trump’s ongoing court battles—battles that have been dominating headlines across New York and Washington. The most immediate story: Trump’s appeal of his criminal conviction in the high-profile New York hush money case. This is the same case where, last year, a jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. The charge? Concealing a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, which prosecutors argued was to silence her ahead of the 2016 election. The trial was a spectacle, but the real history was made after the verdict—Trump was sentenced just ten days before taking the oath for his second term as president.
Now, Trump’s legal team is working overtime at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan, where on June 11 they tried to convince federal judges to overturn that conviction. Their argument: this case should never have landed in state court, insisting it falls under federal jurisdiction. Trump himself wasn’t in the courtroom for this—his lawyers handled the effort, pointing to what some legal experts call a rarely used and, frankly, unlikely-to-succeed legal theory. Still, Trump recorded a video statement at sentencing, calling the entire process unfair and vowing to fight on.
Meanwhile, this isn’t the only legal front Trump is fighting. Just months ago, down in Florida, his classified documents case saw another twist. Judge Cannon dismissed a superseding federal indictment, siding with Trump’s position about the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and funding. Federal prosecutors immediately appealed, and now that case, too, rests with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
And New York isn’t finished with Trump either. Beyond the hush money conviction, the state's massive civil fraud case against Trump and his business empire continues to wend its way through the appeals process. Both Trump and Attorney General Letitia James have filed appeals; the court has now consolidated the arguments, meaning all issues will be heard at once.
Even as a sitting president again, Trump’s calendar is crowded with court hearings, filings, and legal deadlines. Supporters see a relentless pursuit, opponents see accountability, and legal scholars watch a constitutional stress test playing out in real time. But one thing is clear: from the appellate courts of Manhattan to the federal dockets of Florida, the courtroom drama involving Donald Trump shows no sign of slowing down.
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16 GIU 2025 · Donald Trump’s name has dominated headlines once again in the past few days, and the courtroom battles swirling around him are at the heart of it all. Just over a year ago, Trump made history as the first former president to be found guilty of a felony, convicted on 34 counts in New York State Supreme Court. The charges stemmed from hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election and the subsequent falsification of business records to cover up those payments. When sentencing finally came down, Judge Juan Merchan handed Trump an unconditional discharge—the lightest penalty possible under New York law. That meant no prison, no fines, and no further punishment, but the conviction itself stands on his record.
Trump, never one to quietly accept defeat, addressed the country via video at sentencing, insisting he’d been treated “very, very unfairly” and vowing to challenge the verdict. That legal challenge came to a head again last week in Manhattan, as Trump’s legal team appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. Their argument was a bold one: they claimed that Trump’s appeal belonged in federal, not state, court. His attorney, Jeffrey Wall, told the three-judge panel that a case involving a federal officer—in his view, even a president—should be heard in a federal forum, citing what he described as a “one of a kind” prosecution. Trump himself did not appear in person for the hearing but his presence, as always, loomed large.
The core of Trump’s appeal is built on a somewhat obscure and rarely used law that allows federal officers to move cases to federal court when facing prosecution for acts related to their official duties. Legal scholars have weighed in with skepticism, noting that the chances of this strategy succeeding are slim given how narrowly the law is usually interpreted.
As these legal maneuvers play out, the conviction remains a stain on Trump’s record, even as he continues to serve in the highest office in the land. Judge Merchan made clear that the light sentence was meant to avoid interfering with the president’s responsibilities. But for all the legal drama, Trump’s supporters and critics alike are left watching the high-wire act as he attempts to clear his name in the courts, with the next round of appeals already on the calendar and the nation’s attention firmly fixed on the next move in this unprecedented saga.
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15 GIU 2025 · Just days ago, I sat in the sleek, marble corridors of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan, where the air buzzed with anticipation. The name on everyone’s lips was Donald Trump, and the case at hand was no ordinary legal fight—it was the former president’s ongoing battle to erase a historic criminal conviction that had rocked the nation just a year earlier.
Last year, in the bright lights of the New York State Supreme Court, Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors had argued that Trump orchestrated a scheme to improve his 2016 election odds, funneling hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels and covering his tracks in the ledgers of his own business. The conviction landed amid firestorms of media scrutiny and fierce partisan debate.
As the nation watched, Judge Juan Merchan handed down an unconventional sentence just ten days before Trump was sworn in for his second term as president: an unconditional discharge. Trump would face no fines, no prison, no penalty—except for the conviction itself, which would follow him into the Oval Office. Judge Merchan reasoned it was the only lawful sentence available that wouldn’t intrude on the presidency.
But Trump, defiant as ever, wasn’t about to let the story end there. At his sentencing—appearing remotely—he declared to the judge and cameras alike that he had been treated “very, very unfairly,” maintaining his innocence despite the jury’s clear verdict. Then he issued a vow: he would appeal, and he would fight to clear his name.
That brings us to this week’s developments. Trump’s legal team, led by attorney Jeffrey Wall, pressed the three-judge federal panel to move the appeal out of the state system and into federal court. Wall argued passionately that because the case involved a former president—a federal officer—it merited a federal forum, rather than a state one. He described the prosecution as “anomalous, one of its kind,” asserting that Trump’s position made the appeal legally unique.
The president himself did not appear at Wednesday’s hearing. Outside the courtroom, reporters and legal analysts speculated on the odds. Many experts expressed skepticism, noting that the appeal hinged on a specific, somewhat outdated law, making its success unlikely. The panel heard out both sides, with the fate of Trump’s record—and perhaps some aspect of presidential immunity—hanging in the balance.
As of today, the country waits for the federal judges’ decision, knowing that whatever happens next, the legal odyssey of Donald Trump is far from over.
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13 GIU 2025 · Barely a day goes by lately without Donald Trump’s name dominating news headlines, and these last few days have been no exception. The courtrooms have become almost as familiar to Trump as his Mar-a-Lago residence. The main stage right now is New York, the site of Trump’s high-profile hush money case. Just this week, Trump’s legal team arrived at a federal appeals court in Manhattan with one mission: erase the criminal conviction that’s been shadowing his second presidential term.
Here’s the background. Last year, a New York State Supreme Court jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. The heart of the case revolved around payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence—a scandal that rippled through the 2016 campaign and resurfaced once Trump was back in the White House. Despite the convictions, the sentence handed down was an “unconditional discharge.” That means Trump didn’t face jail time, a fine, or community service, sparing him any penalty that would clash with the powers of the presidency. That didn’t stop Trump from calling in on video at his January sentencing to claim he was treated “very, very unfairly” and promising to appeal.
Which brings us back to this week: Trump’s legal team showed up at the court of appeals still determined to overturn the conviction. Their central argument is that the case should have been heard in federal court, not state. Legal experts are skeptical, though, suggesting the law underpinning this appeal is both obscure and unlikely to sway the judges. Trump himself wasn’t in the courtroom for the latest round, but his lawyers’ presence and the attention of national media underscore just how consequential the outcome could be.
Meanwhile, another legal battle raged out west. A lower court in Los Angeles challenged the legality of Trump’s recent National Guard deployment, ruling against him. But just hours later, an appeals court sided with Trump, allowing the troops to remain in Los Angeles. It’s a vivid reminder that Trump is still not just a political leader, but a constant presence in America’s ongoing legal and constitutional debates.
These intersecting cases paint a complex portrait of a former—and current—president who remains the focus of relentless legal scrutiny. As of today, June 13, 2025, Donald Trump’s courtroom saga is far from over; if anything, it’s only gaining momentum with every new hearing and judicial decision.
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11 GIU 2025 · There’s a certain tension in the air today, June 11, 2025, and it’s hard to ignore—it’s all about Donald Trump and the swirl of court drama that still grips headlines. Just this morning, news broke that Trump continues to battle his historic criminal conviction, the hush money case that made legal and political history earlier this year. Today marks another key moment, with an appeal hearing set over his conviction and sentencing. The entire process is being closely watched, transforming courtrooms into stages where the past, present, and future of American politics collide.
It’s not just the hush money case that has the former president’s team busy. Court calendars and legal trackers practically light up with actions involving Trump. In the Northern District of Texas, for instance, a new lawsuit, Thakur v. Trump, was filed just days ago, challenging federal grant terminations—a reminder that the litigation never really stops. Every week seems to bring a new legal front, some cases stretching all the way back to executive actions from both his first and second terms.
But perhaps the most dramatic turn in recent days came at the Supreme Court. On Friday, the justices handed Trump a pair of victories connected to his new Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE—the initiative he launched on the first day of his current term. At the heart of the controversy is DOGE’s push to access records from the Social Security Administration. Labor unions and advocacy groups raced to court, arguing that this move threatened to undermine the privacy of millions. Yet, in a notable decision, the Supreme Court sided with Trump, overruling objections from the three Democratic justices and pausing a federal judge’s order that would have forced DOGE to disclose more information. For now, that battle shifts to a federal appeals court.
While each of these court battles is distinct, together they form a complex web of legal and political maneuvering. Trump’s legal team remains relentless, challenging nearly every ruling and making appeals at each possible stage. From the high drama of criminal proceedings in Manhattan, to the quieter but far-reaching policy disputes in federal courtrooms across the country, the former president’s legal saga is far from over.
Watching all this unfold, it’s clear that the legal fate of Donald Trump is more than personal—it’s continuing to shape the national conversation, keeping his supporters energized and his opponents vigilant. As courtrooms reconvene and rulings are handed down, the story of Trump’s trials presses on, a vivid mirror reflecting the turbulence and polarization of American politics in 2025.
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9 GIU 2025 · It’s June 9th, 2025, and the past few days in Donald Trump’s legal world have been nothing short of a whirlwind. Wherever you look, Trump’s name dominates the courtroom headlines—legal drama never seems far from the former president.
Just last week, Trump’s ongoing legal saga was marked by a remarkable sequence: four separate court losses reported within just hours of one another. These setbacks added to an already heavy legal calendar, where the courts from New York to Florida continue to shape not only his post-presidency legacy but also the political landscape as the 2024 election aftermath lingers.
In New York, Donald Trump was sentenced on January 10, 2025, in a case that has drawn relentless national attention. The outcome—an unconditional discharge—meant he avoided jail time, but the courtroom battles were anything but over. Trump’s lawyers quickly moved to appeal both the final decision and earlier summary judgments, ensuring the legal fights would continue. Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, successfully requested consolidation of these appeals, accelerating the appellate process through a single record and set of briefs.
Meanwhile, in Florida, the classified documents case made headlines again. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, on July 15, 2024, had granted Trump’s motion to dismiss the indictment based on questions around Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and funding. The government’s legal team counterpunched, filing an appeal with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The back-and-forth over classified documents—an issue that has haunted Trump since leaving office—remains unresolved, the case’s fate depending on appellate rulings that could take months.
Elsewhere, in Georgia, the legal chess match continued as Mark Meadows, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court after an unsuccessful attempt to move his own criminal case out of state court. Trump and his co-defendants are also appealing various procedural rulings by Georgia Judge Scott McAfee, with oral arguments grouped together for efficiency—a testament to the tangled nature of the sprawling Fulton County election interference case.
In the Manhattan hush money prosecution, Trump sought once more to move District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case to federal court, but Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied his request, and the higher courts rejected subsequent appeals.
One legal defeat might be news for any former president. For Donald Trump, four setbacks in a single day were just the latest chapter. The trials grind on, with lawyers on all sides burning the midnight oil, and the nation tuned in to every new development as the 2024 election’s legal echoes ripple through 2025.
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6 GIU 2025 · Good morning, America. The legal saga surrounding Donald Trump continues to unfold with significant developments in recent days. Today is June 6th, 2025, and the Trump administration has once again turned to the Supreme Court, this time seeking large-scale reductions in the federal workforce. This move, made just three days ago, marks another chapter in Trump's contentious relationship with government institutions.
The Trump administration's legal battles have been numerous and complex. Looking back at the timeline, Trump's New York criminal case reached a conclusion earlier this year. After being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by a Manhattan jury on May 30th, 2024, Trump received his sentence on January 10th, 2025, when Justice Merchan handed down an unconditional discharge.
In the classified documents case in Florida, we saw a dramatic turn last summer when Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the federal indictment against Trump on July 15th, 2024. Her ruling stated that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed and funded. The Justice Department initially appealed this decision to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals but ultimately dismissed the appeal against Trump on November 29th, 2024. By January 29th of this year, the Justice Department had also dismissed appeals against Trump's co-defendants, Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.
The legal calendar for Trump has been packed with other significant events as well. Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has petitioned the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari following the 11th Circuit's decision to dismiss his attempt to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court.
In the New York civil fraud case, Trump and other defendants have filed appeals against Justice Engoron's September 2023 summary judgment and February 2024 final decision. The Appellate Division has granted New York Attorney General Letitia James's request to consolidate these appeals.
Meanwhile, defendants are appealing Judge McAfee's order regarding motions to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis in Georgia. Although each appellant has an individual case number, all oral arguments will be heard together.
Trump has also made another attempt to remove Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's state prosecution to federal court. After his second notice of removal was rejected as deficient and Judge Hellerstein denied his request for leave, Trump appealed to the Second Circuit.
As the legal battles continue to unfold, the Trump administration's recent move to seek workforce reductions through the Supreme Court signals that the intersection of law and politics remains as active as ever in the Trump era.
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4 GIU 2025 · Just a few days ago, the latest chapter in Donald Trump’s legal odyssey unfolded—one that’s been captivating the nation. On May 30, 2024, in a packed New York City courtroom, a Manhattan jury delivered a historic verdict: former President Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This was the culmination of the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump, a case that began with accusations that Trump had manipulated financial documents to conceal information during the 2016 campaign. The trial, presided over by Justice Juan Merchan, started back on April 15, 2024, and the verdict marked the first time a former U.S. president was convicted of felony crimes after leaving office.
The world watched as Justice Merchan handed down his sentence on January 10, 2025. Trump received an unconditional discharge, meaning he won’t serve jail time but the felony convictions remain on his record. This outcome reverberated far beyond the courtroom, fueling debate across political, legal, and public spheres.
But New York is only one front in Trump’s legal battles. Down in Florida, another high-profile prosecution took center stage. On June 8, 2023, Trump, along with aides Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, was indicted in the Southern District of Florida, accused of retaining classified national defense information, obstructing justice, and making false statements. By July 15, 2024, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dropped the federal indictment, arguing that Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment was flawed. The government swiftly appealed, but by November 29, 2024, the Justice Department dismissed its case against Trump, and by January 29, 2025, cases against his aides were dropped too.
Trump’s legal calendar is dense with ongoing appeals and litigation. In New York, Trump’s legal team filed appeals against both Justice Engoron’s earlier summary judgment and the final February 2024 decision in his civil fraud case. The Appellate Division, First Department, has consolidated these appeals, and the parties are in the thick of written arguments. Back in Georgia, legal wrangling continues in the sprawling case against Trump and allies over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, with appeals regarding District Attorney Fani Willis’s role all being heard together and oral arguments scheduled.
Amid this legal storm, Donald Trump remains a dominant figure in American politics and headlines. Each courtroom drama brings new twists, sparking fierce reactions from supporters, critics, and legal experts alike. With appeals grinding forward and new legal challenges constantly surfacing, the courtroom battles involving the former president show no sign of slowing as the country follows every development.
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2 GIU 2025 · Good morning, viewers. The legal battles surrounding Donald Trump continue to evolve as we head into June 2025. Today marks one year and three days since a Manhattan jury delivered a historic verdict that made Trump the first U.S. president or former president to be convicted of a felony.
On May 30, 2024, Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records as part of an alleged scheme to influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Despite the conviction, Trump received no prison time, fines, or probation when New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to an unconditional discharge this past January, stating it was the "only lawful sentence" to avoid "encroaching upon the highest office in the land."
The fight isn't over, though. In just nine days, on June 11, a federal appeals court in Manhattan will hear oral arguments in Trump's renewed effort to move his criminal case from state to federal court. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes this motion, arguing that cases can't be relocated to federal court after conviction. Trump's legal team maintains that this "unprecedented criminal prosecution" of a former and current president belongs in federal jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, Trump's legal victory in Florida remains intact. Last July, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the federal indictment against Trump related to classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed and funded. While Smith initially appealed the decision to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Justice Department ultimately dismissed the appeal against Trump in late November 2024, and later dropped appeals against his co-defendants Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira in January 2025.
In more recent developments, President Trump's tariff policies faced significant setbacks last week. On May 31, two separate federal court orders were issued within 24 hours that could substantially undermine his trade agenda.
As Trump navigates these ongoing legal challenges, the intersection of his presidency and his legal troubles continues to create unprecedented constitutional questions. The upcoming June 11 hearing may provide clarity on whether state courts can maintain jurisdiction over a sitting president's criminal conviction, or if federal courts should assume control.
For now, Trump remains in office while continuing to contest the legal framework surrounding his New York conviction, creating a remarkable chapter in American legal and political history that continues to unfold before our eyes.
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1 GIU 2025 · It’s been a whirlwind in the courts these past few days, and Donald Trump’s legal saga remains at the center of national headlines. Just three days ago, on May 30, 2024, in Manhattan, a historic verdict shook the political landscape—Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges stemmed from allegations that he orchestrated the falsification to conceal damaging information during his 2016 presidential campaign. The trial, officially titled “The People for the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump,” kicked off April 15, 2024, and with unprecedented media attention, jurors quickly became household names and Judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom a focal point for heated debate.
After weeks of testimony, cross-examination, and high legal drama, the jury delivered a resounding verdict: guilty on every count. Then, on January 10, 2025, Judge Merchan issued the sentence. While many speculated about possible prison time or hefty penalties, the sentence was an unconditional discharge—meaning Trump avoided incarceration or probation, but carries 34 felony convictions on his record. The country watched as Trump exited the courthouse, defiant as ever, vowing to appeal and framing the result as politically motivated, only further energizing his base.
Meanwhile, down in Florida, another major courtroom battle unfolded. Special Counsel Jack Smith led the prosecution against Trump in the Southern District of Florida. This time, charges focused on Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office. The indictment was sweeping: 32 counts for willfully retaining national defense information, alongside counts of obstruction of justice, making false statements, and interfering with a federal investigation. Trump wasn’t alone—his longtime aide Waltine Nauta and Mar-a-Lago’s property manager Carlos De Oliveira were also named as defendants.
But on July 15, 2024, Judge Aileen Cannon ignited controversy of her own by dismissing the federal indictment, ruling that Jack Smith’s appointment and funding as special counsel were improper. The Justice Department did appeal, but by November 29, 2024, it dropped its appeal against Trump, and two months later, on January 29, 2025, dropped it against his co-defendants as well.
Through all of this, the courtroom has become a political stage, with Trump’s legal battles fueling his continued national prominence. Jury verdicts, sentencing hearings, and surprise judicial rulings have turned legal language into front-page news and daily conversation across America. These past few days have only reinforced that in Donald Trump’s world, the courtroom is as much a battleground as any campaign trail.
Trump on Trial is a podcast that covers the legal issues facing former President Donald Trump. Each week, we break down the latest news and developments in his ongoing trials...
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Trump on Trial is a podcast that covers the legal issues facing former President Donald Trump. Each week, we break down the latest news and developments in his ongoing trials and investigations, and we talk to experts to get their insights and analysis.We're committed to providing our listeners with accurate and up-to-date information, and we're not afraid to ask tough questions. We'll be taking a close look at all of the legal cases against Trump, including the Georgia investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the New York lawsuit alleging financial fraud, and the various criminal investigations into his businesses and associates.We'll also be discussing the implications of Trump's legal troubles for his political future and for the future of the country. We're living in a time of unprecedented political polarization, and Trump's trials are sure to be a major news story for months to come.Trump on Trial is the essential podcast for anyone who wants to stay informed about the legal challenges facing Donald Trump. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!
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