A rebuttal, Part 2

Letter to the Editor (Graphic Illustration/MetroCreative)

This is a continuation of Rebuttal, Part 1, based on Beware of Biden, June 2. The word limit is not enough to cover all of Trumps’ alleged crimes. I left off with the asset overvaluation conviction. Next is the hush money conviction.

The hush money trial was about Trump’s successful plan to prevent information of his extra-marital affairs from influencing the 2016 election. The first affair was described in detail to serve as a model for what was to follow. It involved buying stories to kill publication or outright payment that would prevent information reaching the voting public. Trump was more concerned about the affairs affecting the voting public than his third wife. This is narcissism at its best.

The prosecutor placed Trump right in the middle of the scheme, and defense was not able to rebut any of this. Part of the trial were checks of $130M with Trump’s signature to reimburse M. Cohen, Trump’s lawyer, who paid the adult film star at the center of the second affair to keep quiet. This money was listed in the Trump Organization books as “legal expenses.” If this was included in their tax filing, it would be another example of tax fraud. Trump refused to testify, which is a good indication anything he said would be refuted on rebuttal. If the conviction stands on appeal, Trump will be classed as a felon!

The next indictment of consequence is the call to the Georgia secretary of state asking him to JUST FIND 11,800 VOTES. This was after three recounts failed to give Trump the majority to get the electors. The call was taped, and everyone listening to the evening news heard Trump’s voice. The George DA extended the simple voter fraud crime to a racketeering indictment involving Trump and approximately 18 associates. The trial is mired in delays. Some of these are due to the DA, and Trump piles on to hopefully push the verdict to after the election. This is just another indication that Trump knows he is guilty.

Trump’s trial delays lead me to say he is guilty of all charges, in the court of public opinion. The election is like a job interview. Trump’s legal rights can be resolved in court. If you, the independent voter, would not approve your daughter dating someone with these legal and moral problems, then don’t vote for Trump!

Gregory Cigal

Parkersburg