Fox News host Sean Hannity has denounced Michael Cohen's credibility and the integrity of Judge Juan Merchan in the New York v. Trump trial. Hannity argues that the case is politically motivated and that Merchan should dismiss it due to the lack of a sound legal basis.
Fox News host Sean Hannity has unleashed a scathing attack on Michael Cohen's credibility and the integrity of Judge Juan Merchan in the New York v. Trump trial, calling the proceedings "beyond absurd" and a clear example of a "weaponized justice system."
Hannity began his tirade by questioning Cohen's reliability as a witness, highlighting his well-documented history of lying and his willingness to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for leniency. He accused Cohen of being a "serial liar" who had "crumbled under cross-examination."
Hannity then turned his ire toward Judge Merchan, accusing him of lacking integrity and allowing the trial to proceed despite its lack of a solid legal foundation. The Fox News host argued that Merchan should have "thrown this case out on a directed verdict" based on the "far-fetched legal theory" at the heart of the case.
Hannity also condemned the conduct of the Manhattan District Attorney's office, alleging that it was politically motivated and intent on securing a conviction against Trump regardless of the evidence. He pointed to the fact that the current Manhattan DA, Alvin Bragg, ran on a platform of prosecuting Trump and that he was being pressured by Democratic Party donors to do so.
Furthermore, Hannity criticized the prosecution's decision to prevent Trump's attorneys from calling legal experts to testify on the legal theory in question. He argued that this was a clear attempt to stifle the defense and prevent the jury from hearing alternative perspectives on the case.
Hannity concluded his diatribe by asserting that the New York v. Trump trial was a blatant abuse of the justice system, designed to target a political opponent. He warned that such tactics were dangerous and could undermine public confidence in the rule of law.
"This is beyond absurd, and frankly, it's not justice," Hannity declared. "This is what a weaponized justice system looks like in America. It's not pretty and it's dangerous."
Hannity's comments have sparked outrage among Democrats and Trump critics, who accused him of spreading misinformation and fueling the former president's baseless claims of a political witch hunt. However, Hannity's remarks appear to have resonated with many Trump supporters and conservatives, who view the trial as a politically motivated attack on a popular figure.
As the New York v. Trump trial continues to unfold, Hannity is likely to remain a vocal critic of the proceedings and a staunch defender of the former president. His comments have not only shaped the public discourse surrounding the case but have also deepened the divide between Trump supporters and his opponents.
