Staff Reports
On Tuesday, the Biden campaign made a surprising move by holding a press conference outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. The press conference featured actor Robert DeNiro wearing a mask and engaging with Trump supporters. National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt from the Trump campaign criticized the Biden campaign’s decision to hold the press conference outside the courthouse, calling it a concession that the trial is a witch-hunt directed by Joe Biden and the far-left district attorney.
Trump Campaign Responds to That NYC Press Conference
"… a full-blown concession, that this trial is a witch-hunt that comes from the top, comes from Joe Biden…''https://t.co/tZjGubOY1s— Biff Smallberries (@B_Smallberries) May 28, 2024
Leavitt also expressed doubts about the strength of the case against Trump, claiming that legal experts from both sides agree that there is no crime. She criticized the judge overseeing the trial, alleging conflicts of interest and criticizing his handling of a gag order on the former president. Leavitt also emphasized the public’s support for Trump and labeled the trial a distraction from real issues facing America, such as border security and the economy.
Additionally, Leavitt accused the Biden campaign of weaponizing the justice system and undermining democracy. She predicted that Trump would ultimately be vindicated and would win the election. Leavitt’s statements reflected the Trump campaign’s belief that the trial is politically motivated and intended to harm the former president’s reputation.
The Biden campaign’s communications director, Michael Tyler, defended the press conference as an effort to remind the American people of the threat posed by Trump to democracy. However, some commentators and media outlets criticized the Biden campaign’s decision to hold the press conference outside the courthouse, suggesting that it may backfire and help Trump.
Overall, the Biden campaign’s press conference and the subsequent responses from both campaigns sparked controversy and raised questions about the political motivations behind the trial. Critics accused the Biden campaign of interfering with the legal process and using the trial for political gain.
