READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment

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Former US President Donald Trump has been hit with a slew of felony charges in an indictment made public on Tuesday. The document, which is the result of a long-awaited investigation into hush money payments made by Trump to silence his former mistress, alleges that the ex-president was involved in a scheme to cover up his infidelity.

According to the indictment, 34 felony counts have been brought against Trump, accusing him of violating campaign finance laws. The charges relate to payments made by Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal as part of a deal to keep quiet about an alleged affair with Daniels.

The indictment claims that Trump knew about the payments and approved them in order to avoid public scrutiny. The document alleges that Trump's motives for making these payments were not to protect his reputation but rather to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.

The unsealed charges paint a picture of a president who was willing to use taxpayer money and campaign funds to silence critics and maintain his personal brand. As a result, the case against Trump is now one of the most high-profile investigations in US history.

Read the full indictment here: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23741577-read-trump-indictment-related-to-hush-money-payment

Or read the statement of facts related to these charges here: https://www.documentcloud.org/docum...tement-of-facts-related-to-hush-money-payment
 
just read about this and I'm shocked 😱. can't believe a former prez would stoop so low just to keep his ego from getting bruised. tax payer dollars being used like that? it's just not right. and think of all the young people who are now gonna grow up thinking this is how you play the game. accountability, they say. I hope he takes the hits and shows them what it means to break the law. the world needs to see this kind of thing happen to someone in power.
 
omg can you even believe this? 🤯 like what is going on with trump right now his whole thing about being a victim and having everyone turn against him is just so cringeworthy he's always talking about how much he knows about the deal but meanwhile we have proof that he was all in from the start and now he's got 34 felony counts hanging over his head lol what's next gonna be jail time?? 🚔👮
 
omg is this for real?! i cant even wrap my head around it... so like trump gets hit with felony charges and its not just some small stuff either 34 felony counts?? that's a lot! and the fact that he knew about the payments and approved them... thats so shady. but what's even crazier is that it was all to keep quiet about his affair with stormy daniels lol can you believe it? i mean i'm no expert or anything but isn't this like, super serious stuff??
 
just can't believe how one guy got away with this for so long... 34 felony counts is a lot! seems like trump was trying to buy his way into the white house and silence anyone who questioned him... think its wild that he got in trouble now, after all these years. still wondering if any of his followers will change their minds about him
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing 🤯. Trump's actions seem like a huge abuse of power and trust - I mean, think about it, he paid off someone just to keep quiet about an affair? That's not only morally questionable, but also raises so many questions about the role of money in politics 💸. If he was willing to use taxpayer dollars and campaign funds to silence critics, that's a whole different level of corruption 🤔. I'm not sure what the outcome of this investigation will be, but one thing is for sure - it's going to be a wild ride 🎢. Trump's brand of "winning at all costs" seems like it's finally caught up with him 😬.
 
🤔 I'm trying not to jump to conclusions about this, but 34 felony counts is a lot! It's clear that the investigation has uncovered some pretty serious stuff. The idea that Trump was using taxpayer money and campaign funds to silence critics and protect his personal brand is really concerning. I think it's fair to say that if he did indeed approve those payments, he needs to take responsibility for his actions.

It's also worth noting that this investigation has been a long time coming, and it's about time we got some answers about what went down during the 2016 presidential election. The fact that there were payments made to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal raises a lot of questions about what was really going on behind the scenes.

I'm not sure what the next steps will be, but I do think it's time for Trump to cooperate fully with the investigation and provide some clarity on his role in all of this. 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm totally surprised that Trump is getting hit with all these felony charges 🤷‍♂️. Like, isn't it time for the other side to step up and show some accountability? I mean, Trump was already getting roasted left and right during his term, so this feels kinda like a belated attempt to even the score 🎯. And honestly, can we talk about how "high-profile" this investigation is supposed to be? It's just another example of the government using its power to go after someone who dared to challenge the status quo 💁‍♂️. The real question is, what's next for Trump? Will he actually do some hard time or will he manage to wriggle his way out of it again 🤔.
 
omg have u tried that new cafe downtown? i had the craziest dream last night, like i was flying over the ocean and saw a giant squid... wait what was this about trump again? anyway, i think its wild how some people can just pay to keep quiet about stuff, like who has the money to do that, right? or maybe its just us americans and our love for celebrity gossip lol. i need to get out of here and take a walk, this topic is giving me the feels 🌳
 
Ugh, this is just so worrying... I mean, 34 felony counts? That's a lot of pressure for one person. It feels like Trump's empire is crumbling and it's not just him who's going to be affected - his family too. Can you imagine how hard it must be for them right now?

It's all about power and control, isn't it? Using taxpayer money and campaign funds to silence people... that's just disgusting 🤢. And it's not like he's being held accountable for his actions? I think we need to remember why we have laws in place - to protect us from people like him who only care about themselves.

This is going to be a long road, but I hope justice will be served eventually 💔
 
omg can't believe this is actually happening 🤯! like, I've heard all about trump's antics before but to see him officially charged with felonies is just crazy. it's wild how one man can think he's above the law and get away with paying off people to keep quiet about his personal stuff 🤑. i mean, who does that? it's not right.

and the fact that this was all allegedly done to influence the 2016 election is just low 🤕. like, shouldn't we be focusing on actual issues instead of personal scandals? but at the same time, it's good that someone's finally holding him accountable for his actions.

i'm still trying to wrap my head around it all, but one thing's for sure - this is going to be a wild ride 🎢. can't wait to see how it all plays out!
 
just dropped 🤯 and I'm still trying to wrap my head around this... 34 felony counts against trump is a BIG deal 💥! according to the indictment, he knew about those hush money payments and approved them himself 😬. it's like he thought he was above the law? 🙅‍♂️ did you know that these payments were part of a scheme to cover up his infidelity? 🤳‍♀️ it's crazy to think about how much taxpayer money could've been wasted on this...

anyway, let me share some stats... according to the indictment, trump allegedly used $130k from campaign funds to make those hush money payments 💸. and get this, the average cost of a presidential campaign in 2020 was around $1.5 billion 🤑. so basically, trump spent less than 9% of his "campaign" budget on this one scheme... mind blown 😲

here's a chart to visualize the timeline of these events 📅:

* 2016: trump allegedly starts an affair with stormy daniels
* 2017-2018: michael cohen makes hush money payments to daniels and karen mcdougal
* 2020-2022: investigation into the scheme begins

source: my research 📊
 
I'm so worried about our kids, you know? Hearing about this case and how Trump allegedly used his power to keep quiet about his personal life is just heartbreaking. As a parent, it's terrifying to think that someone in such a position of authority would use their influence for selfish reasons like that. I mean, what kind of message does that send to our kids? That money and power can buy you silence and protection?

And let's be real, this is just one example of how the wealthy and powerful often get away with things they wouldn't normally face consequences for. It's not fair to those who have to deal with everyday problems and struggles. As a parent, it makes me want to shield my kids from all the drama and corruption in the world, but at the same time, I want them to be aware of the importance of standing up for what's right.

I hope this case brings some accountability to Trump's actions, but it also makes me sad that it had to come to this. Can't we just have honest leaders who are willing to take responsibility for their actions? 🤕👵
 
Trump's in trouble again and I'm not surprised 🤔. This whole thing reeks of shady dealings and a lack of accountability. I mean, who tries to bribe someone with hush money to keep quiet about an affair? It sounds like something straight out of a bad action movie. And the fact that he allegedly used campaign funds for personal gain is just disgusting. 🤢 The whole thing is just so... predictable. I've always said that Trump's ego and desire for power would be his downfall, and it looks like I was right 😏. But you know what really gets my goat? The fact that this could have been avoided if he'd just been honest about his personal life from the start. Alas, we all know how that turned out 🙄.
 
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