Geraldo Rivera, the always flamboyant television personality, has once again landed in hot water, not for his usual antics, but for his bold comments on former President Donald Trump’s ongoing trial in New York. In a surprising turn of events, Rivera’s stance has found unlikely support among those who typically oppose him.
Taking to X, Rivera lambasted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s approach to the high-profile case against Trump. “Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has grossly inflated the criminal liability facing Donald Trump,” Rivera asserted. “At worst this should be a single misdemeanor, not 34 felonies. Each document does not amount to a separate crime. They are overt acts to bring about a single alleged minor crime.”
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has grossly inflated the criminal liability facing Donald Trump. At worst this should be a single misdemeanor not 34 felonies. Each document does not amount to a separate crime. They are overt acts to bring about a single alleged minor crime.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) May 14, 2024
The courtroom drama intensified as Trump’s defense team zealously cross-examined Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney who has since turned against him. Over two grueling days, Cohen detailed an alleged scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election, purportedly under Trump’s direct orders.
As Rivera’s tweet made waves, the backlash was palpable, especially from the left. “Geraldo…. Really?” exclaimed one stunned user.
Geraldo…. Really ? https://t.co/1TD7AIdUd5
— Jacqueline Zavala (@sweetnfreee43) May 14, 2024
Echoing the sentiments of DA Bragg, another critic accused Rivera: “Pecker & Trump covered up information that the public should have been able to see before they voted for a person who will have a direct effect on the quality of their lives, and you see nothing wrong with that. Which is not surprising being you spent your life in public view too.”
Pecker & Trump covered up information that the public should have been able to see before they voted for a person who will have a direct effect on the quality of their lives, and you see nothing wrong with that. Which is not surprising being you spent your life in public view too
— To Make America Great Again, vote Biden (@WMatire) May 14, 2024
Yet, Rivera’s comments seemed to resonate with a growing number who believe the legal actions against Trump are aimed at thwarting his potential future political run. “The alarm bells are starting to go off. Dems realize they screwed up,” a user commented, reflecting a widespread suspicion of political motives behind the prosecution.
The alarm bells are starting to go off. Dems realize they screwed up.
— Ryan Foster (@RyanFosterHQ) May 14, 2024
Outrageous display of lawfare/weaponization of the justice system- just like all of the other cases. Bad for ALL Americans.
— Brian Smith (@smithwbrian68) May 14, 2024
Trump faces 34 felony charges for allegedly falsifying business records, with DA Bragg claiming the intent was to suppress damaging information during the 2016 campaign. The charges involve payments meant to quiet allegations from women about past incidents with Trump, treated as felonies due to the deceitful intent linked to other unlawful acts.
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