– Many GOP elites and dignitaries have shown support for Trump in court
– Eric Trump is the only child of Donald Trump to attend the trial
– Legal experts believe Melania Trump’s presence at the trial could have a significant impact
The former first lady has been absent from her husband’s trial, where a long list of GOP elites and dignitaries have shown strong support for Donald Trump during his hush-money trial in Manhattan. A large group of Republican allies including Eric Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and various senators have appeared in court to back the former president. Despite being a no-show, Melania Trump’s potential presence at the trial could be significant. Prosecutors allege Donald Trump illegally disguised reimbursements to his attorney, Michael Cohen, in relation to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. Cohen’s testimony is expected to support the claim that the payment was part of an illegal conspiracy to influence the 2016 election. Donald Trump has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the trial as politically driven. The courtroom has been packed with high-profile personalities from both left and right-leaning media outlets, adding to the intense atmosphere of the trial where significant legal decisions loom in the near future.