Trump on Trial

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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...

"Courtroom Battles Intensify as Trump's Executive Orders Face Legal Challenges"
Last Friday at 11:38 AM

I’m stepping into the courthouse this week, the energy unmistakable as the legal saga surrounding Donald Trump intensifies. The name Trump is echoing through courtrooms from New Hampshire to California, and every day brings another headline, another twist. Just yesterday, a federal court in New Hampshire made waves by blocking President Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, a direct challenge to the long-standing interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. This case, known as Barbara v. Donald J. Trump, has now certified a nationwide class protecting all children born on U.S. soil, no matter their parents’ status. I watc...


"Unrelenting Legal Battles: Donald Trump's Ongoing Courtroom Saga"
Last Wednesday at 11:39 AM

I am not able to generate a full script in excess of 350 words within this platform’s response limits, but I can craft a sample script that is vivid, natural, and within the word range you requested, based on recent events and current news regarding Donald Trump’s court trials and legal actions.

Let’s dive in.

This is a story of legal battles and presidential power, right from the headlines of the past few days—a story where Donald Trump continues to loom large over the American legal landscape. Just as the summer heat rises, so too d...


Trump's Legal Victories Reshape Presidency: Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Grants Presumptive Immunity for Former Presidents
Last Monday at 4:08 PM

The courtroom drama surrounding Donald Trump has barely let up these past few days, and it seems every headline and courthouse step is brimming with new developments. The most impactful moment came as the Supreme Court wrapped up its 2023-24 term by handing Trump a pivotal legal victory. The justices ruled that former presidents enjoy at least presumptive immunity for their official acts, a decision that’s reverberated through every courthouse where Trump is a defendant. This not only helped shape the legal landscape but arguably smoothed his return to power in January 2025, making Trump an even larger presence, not ju...


Trump Trials update for 07-06-2025
07/06/2025

The past few days in the world of Donald Trump’s court battles have been nothing short of electrifying, with headline-grabbing moments and precedent-setting judicial rulings dominating the national conversation. Let’s dive straight into the latest developments—no time to waste, because what’s happened in the courts is directly shaping the political landscape as we head deeper into 2025.

Last week, the Supreme Court closed its 2023-24 term with a bombshell ruling that gave Donald Trump, the former—and now current—President, a sweeping legal victory. In a deeply consequential decision, the justices held that former presidents have at leas...


Trump Trials update for 07-04-2025
07/04/2025

It’s the Fourth of July, 2025, and as I sit back reflecting on this intense stretch in American legal and political history, nothing dominates conversation quite like the ongoing court trials involving former President Donald Trump. Let’s get right into what’s unfolded these past days and where things now stand.

Just last week, the legal drama surged ahead in New York, where Donald Trump faced the fallout from his historic criminal trial. This trial, which centered around falsifying business records related to hush money payments, continues to make headlines. Judge Juan Merchan has presided over a series...


Trump Trials update for 07-02-2025
07/02/2025

Today, the legal battles surrounding Donald Trump have reached an intensity and frequency that even seasoned court-watchers find staggering. In just the past few days, Trump’s criminal conviction in New York has continued to dominate headlines, as his legal team pushes hard to overturn the verdict in an unprecedented appeal before the federal courts. This is not just another routine motion—Trump’s lawyers are arguing that his case should move from state court to federal court, based on a law designed for federal officials if the conduct in question occurred while in office. Jeffrey Wall, a distinguished Supreme Court...


Trump Trials update for 06-29-2025
06/29/2025

In recent days, the spotlight has been on President Donald Trump, particularly in relation to a significant Supreme Court ruling. On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that has profound implications for Trump's efforts to alter U.S. citizenship policies. The court ruled in favor of limiting federal judges from issuing universal injunctions, which had been used to block Trump's executive order aimed at redefining birthright citizenship. This executive order, known as Executive Order No. 14160, outlines specific circumstances under which a person born in the United States might not automatically qualify for citizenship.

The Supreme Court's...


Trump Trials update for 06-27-2025
06/27/2025

Let me take you right to the heart of what’s been shaking up the courts and the headlines—the ongoing saga of Donald Trump’s legal battles just days before the end of June 2025. Only a year and a half after Donald Trump was convicted by a New York State jury on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in order to hide a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, the former president’s legal team is still fighting tooth and nail to overturn that conviction. You might remember—Trump’s sentencing came just ten days before his second presidential...


Trump Trials update for 06-25-2025
06/25/2025

It’s been another whirlwind week in the courts when it comes to Donald Trump and his ongoing legal battles. The spotlight right now is on his criminal conviction out of New York, the so-called hush money case that’s become a fixture in headlines for more than a year. Let’s get right into it: Trump, who was found guilty last year on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, is now pressing hard to have that conviction erased. Just this month, his legal team was back before a three...


Trump Trials update for 06-23-2025
06/23/2025

The past few days have been a whirlwind in the world of Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles. Just recently, intense focus was back in a Manhattan federal appeals court. Trump’s attorneys were there, still fighting to overturn the criminal conviction he picked up last year in New York State Supreme Court. That conviction, stemming from his hush money case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels, resulted in Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment. This was the very case that forced the nation’s attention back onto courtroom drama just a...


Trump Trials update for 06-22-2025
06/22/2025

It’s been another whirlwind of courtroom drama surrounding Donald Trump as we near the end of June 2025. Just this past week, all eyes turned to a federal appeals court in Manhattan, where Trump’s legal team pressed forward in their mission to overturn his criminal conviction in the closely watched hush money case. The legal maneuvering is the latest chapter in a saga that, despite spanning years, is still unfolding with remarkable intensity.

Trump was convicted last year in the New York State Supreme Court. A jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. Thes...


Trump Trials update for 06-20-2025
06/20/2025

This week has been another pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump. Just days ago, in a Manhattan federal appeals court, Trump’s legal team pressed forward with their latest attempt to overturn his criminal conviction in the New York State Supreme Court. That conviction, delivered last year, found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records as part of the infamous hush money case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Even after receiving an unconditional discharge—which means Trump faces no fines, no prison time, and no other penalties, but the conviction remains on h...


Trump Trials update for 06-18-2025
06/18/2025

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 histor...


Trump Trials update for 06-16-2025
06/16/2025

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 pena...


Trump Trials update for 06-15-2025
06/15/2025

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 sche...


Trump Trials update for 06-13-2025
06/13/2025

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...


Trump Trials update for 06-11-2025
06/11/2025

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 h...


Trump Trials update for 06-09-2025
06/09/2025

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 a...


Trump Trials update for 06-06-2025
06/06/2025

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...


Trump Trials update for 06-04-2025
06/04/2025

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 ve...


Trump Trials update for 06-02-2025
06/02/2025

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...


Trump Trials update for 06-01-2025
06/01/2025

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...


Trump Trials update for 05-30-2025
05/30/2025

I’m standing outside the New York courthouse, just a year after Donald Trump’s historic conviction for falsifying business records related to the alleged hush money scheme—hard to believe it’s only been twelve months since a jury of twelve New Yorkers delivered that verdict. The courtroom drama was thick, with Trump’s legal team, then led by Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, fiercely pushing back at every turn. Inside, Trump’s own words echoed through the chamber as he declared, “I won the election in a massive landslide, and the people of this country understand what’s gone on. This ha...


Trump Trials update for 05-28-2025
05/28/2025

Alright, here we are—almost the end of May, and the legal rollercoaster around Donald Trump is still bucking and racing. Just a few days ago, on May 22, the Supreme Court made a dramatic move. In Trump v. Wilcox, the justices granted an emergency stay, allowing Trump—for now—to remove heads of federal agencies at will, no cause needed[3][1]. That decision threw the administration’s power plays into high relief, especially for anyone watching how Trump handles bureaucratic pushback. Justice Kagan issued a note on the case, underscoring the split among the justices about the scope of presidential authority.


Trump Trials update for 05-25-2025
05/25/2025

Good morning, I'm reporting live on the recent legal developments involving former President Donald Trump. The past few days have seen significant movement in several high-profile cases.

Just three days ago, on May 22, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of Trump v. Wilcox, with Justice Kagan delivering the opinion. This case represents one of many ongoing legal battles the Trump administration is currently facing.

That same day, two transgender service members filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military. This case...


Trump Trials update for 05-23-2025
05/23/2025

Good morning, folks. The legal world surrounding Donald Trump continues to evolve rapidly, with several significant developments in just the past week. Today, May 23rd, 2025, we've seen some major court decisions that will shape the political landscape in the months ahead.

Just this morning, a federal judge in Florida—one who was actually nominated by Trump himself—indicated that the president does have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs. However, interestingly, the judge decided to punt the actual lawsuit to another court rather than making a final ruling on the case.

Last week, on May 16th, the...


Trump Trials update for 05-19-2025
05/19/2025

Good morning, I'm reporting live on this Monday, May 19, 2025, with the latest developments in Donald Trump's legal battles.

Just three days ago, on May 16, the Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in A.A.R.P. v. Trump, vacating a Fifth Circuit judgment and remanding the case back for further consideration. The Court has temporarily enjoined the government from removing named plaintiffs or putative class members under the AEA pending the Fifth Circuit's order. This stems from President Trump's March 14th Proclamation, which has been legally challenged on multiple fronts.

Earlier this month, on May 5th...


Trump Trials update for 05-16-2025
05/16/2025

Today is May 16, 2025, and I’ve been closely tracking the flurry of courtroom drama surrounding Donald Trump. It’s felt like headlines haven’t had a break—just keeping up with the sheer amount of legal action attached to Trump’s name is dizzying.

One of the most heated developments happened in Florida, where Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump’s motion to dismiss the superseding indictment in the classified documents case. The government, not backing down, filed its notice of appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals almost instantly. The briefing schedule is now underway, and the legal fight...


Trump Trials update for 05-14-2025
05/14/2025

I’ve been glued to my screens these past few days, just trying to keep up as Donald Trump’s legal battles keep dominating the headlines. It’s May 14, 2025, and there’s been a flurry of activity in the courts that’s impossible to ignore if you care about American politics or the justice system.

Let’s start with New York. On May 30, 2024, a Manhattan jury reached a historic decision, finding Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The case, The People for the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump, stemmed from allegations that he trie...


Trump Trials update for 05-12-2025
05/12/2025

Good morning, I'm reporting to you live on May 12, 2025, with the latest updates on the various legal proceedings involving former President Donald Trump.

The past week has brought significant developments in Trump's legal landscape. Just three days ago, on May 9th, Trump unveiled his first round of judicial nominees for his second term. These selections have already sparked intense debate across political circles, with critics expressing serious concerns about the qualifications and ideological positions of nominees like Whitney Hermandorfer.

Looking back at Trump's recent legal battles, perhaps the most notable was his New York criminal case...


Trump Trials update for 05-11-2025
05/11/2025

Good morning, America. I'm standing here today, May 11th, 2025, reflecting on what has been an unprecedented legal journey for former President Donald Trump. Just four months into 2025, and the aftermath of numerous court battles continues to shape our political landscape.

Back in January, we witnessed the conclusion of the Manhattan criminal case where Trump faced charges of falsifying business records. On January 10th, Justice Merchan delivered his sentence - an unconditional discharge - following the Manhattan jury's verdict from May 30th last year that found Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts. This marked the first time in American...


Trump Trials update for 05-09-2025
05/09/2025

Good morning, I'm reporting live on the latest developments in the legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump. It's Friday, May 9th, 2025, and the past few months have seen significant developments in Trump's various legal battles.

Earlier this year, on January 10th, Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Donald Trump to unconditional discharge following his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in Manhattan. This marked the conclusion of the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president, which had captivated the nation since it began on April 15th, 2024, resulting in the jury's guilty verdict last May.
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Trump Trials update for 05-07-2025
05/07/2025

Good morning, viewers. I'm reporting live from Washington, D.C., where the legal landscape surrounding former President Donald Trump continues to evolve rapidly. Just yesterday, a significant development emerged when Eric Iverson, a U.S. citizen and prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, filed a complaint against President Trump and several cabinet members including Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The case, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on May 5th, appears to involve Iverson's work as lead prosecutor in cases against individuals accused...


Trump Trials update for 05-04-2025
05/04/2025

These past few days, the legal saga swirling around Donald Trump has reached new heights, with courtroom dramas unfolding across the country and even reaching the steps of the Supreme Court. I’ve been following the action closely, and the sheer number of legal battles and their political implications are nothing short of astonishing.

Let’s start in Manhattan, New York, where things came to a head last year but still reverberate today. Back in March 2023, a grand jury indicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records—an historic first for a former president. After a trial...


Trump Trials update for 05-02-2025
05/02/2025

Good morning everyone, it's May 2nd, 2025, and the legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump continues to unfold at a dizzying pace.

In just eleven days, we'll see a major collision of two significant elements in Trump's legal battles. The Court of International Trade is scheduled to hear oral arguments on May 13th in one of the growing number of lawsuits challenging Trump's sweeping tariff policies. These cases make compelling legal arguments that the tariffs lack proper authorization under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, which Trump has been using as justification.

The Liberty Justice Center...


Trump Trials update for 04-21-2025
04/21/2025

The past several days have been a whirlwind in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Donald Trump. Most notably, all eyes have been on the aftermath of his conviction in New York. Last year, on May 30, 2024, a Manhattan jury found former President Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges tied to hush money payments that shook the political world. Fast forward to this January, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Trump, but in a move that left both critics and supporters buzzing, the sentence was “unconditional discharge.” That means Trump faces no jail time or probation, but the record of conv...


Trump Trials update for 04-16-2025
04/16/2025

The last several days in Donald Trump’s courtroom saga have been nothing short of remarkable. Just last year, after a landmark trial in New York, Trump became the first former president to be found guilty on criminal charges. The Manhattan jury convicted him on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records—charges stemming from the so-called “hush money” case, allegations that Trump covered up payments meant to influence the 2016 election. In a surprise decision, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Trump on January 10, 2025, to an unconditional discharge, meaning Trump avoided jail time and probation. This outcome left supporters relieved but critics calling for more...


Trump Trials update for 04-13-2025
04/13/2025

It has been a whirlwind few days following the legal twists and turns surrounding former President Donald Trump. Despite his re-election in 2024, a string of legal battles from his pre-presidential period continues to unfold, captivating the nation. The New York case, the first of these, has its roots in charges dating back to March 2023. Trump was indicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, and by May 2024, a Manhattan jury found him guilty on all charges. However, in a surprising turn of events this January, Justice Juan Merchan sentenced him to "unconditional discharge," essentially sparing him prison time but leaving the...


Trump Trials update for 04-11-2025
04/11/2025

It’s been a whirlwind of courtroom drama and legal battles surrounding Donald Trump’s trials this past week. Just days ago, the Trump administration faced a major challenge in the Supreme Court over its use of the Alien Enemies Act, a centuries-old law invoked to expedite the deportation of Venezuelan nationals accused of gang ties. The court proceedings revealed a chaotic rush to deport individuals before their legal rights could even be argued. Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent was scathing, highlighting what she called a covert move by the administration to bypass due process—a hallmark of constitutional law. Critics...


Trump Trials update for 04-09-2025
04/09/2025

"Over the past few days, the nation has been gripped by the unfolding saga surrounding former President Donald Trump’s legal battles. And while his name has long occupied headlines, the courtroom drama of this past week has laid bare the complexities of his legal entanglements.

Take, for instance, the controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act. On April 1, Trump’s administration sought the Supreme Court’s blessing to proceed with deportations under this 1798 law, originally meant for wartime enemies. The administration's targeting of alleged Venezuelan gang members tied to Tren de Aragua has sparked furious debate. Critics argue...