Lawrence: ‘You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks’

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Donald Trump attempted to intimidate the speaker in court but later avoided eye contact. Hope Hicks showed unwavering loyalty to Trump, despite his lies and controversial actions, raising questions about her moral compass.

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  • Donald Trump's attempt to intimidate a speaker in court backfired when he received advice to avoid eye contact the next day, showcasing a shift in behavior based on guidance.
  • Hope Hicks' unwavering loyalty to Donald Trump, despite his lies and controversial actions, raises concerns about her moral compass and priorities, highlighting the complexities of personal allegiance in the face of damaging revelations.

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Summary

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Trump's Intimidation Tactics and Witness Testimony

  • Donald Trump attempted to intimidate the speaker by glaring at them in the courtroom, but after advice from the speaker, he avoided eye contact the next day.
  • A young woman in the District Attorney's office had the challenging task of analyzing and preparing social media posts as evidence in a criminal trial involving Donald Trump.
  • The young woman meticulously saved about 1500 social media posts from various platforms for the evidence file and analyzed around 30 social media accounts.
  • Despite objections from Trump's defense lawyers, the young woman's testimony was convincing, leading to the introduction of social media posts as evidence in court.
  • Donald Trump apologized only once in his life, immediately after the Access Hollywood tape was released during his first presidential campaign.
  • A paralegal assistant's dedication in the DA office allowed the introduction of crucial exhibits, showcasing her professionalism and commitment to justice.
  • Hope Hicks, a witness in the courtroom, falsely described Donald Trump as a hard worker under oath, despite evidence to the contrary.
  • Hope Hicks, born into privilege, was unqualified for her role as press secretary in the presidential campaign and the White House, yet she held these positions due to her association with Donald Trump.
  • Hope Hicks chose to assist Donald Trump in becoming President, following a model of denial in the face of damaging revelations.
  • Hope Hicks exemplified privilege and a casual relationship with the truth, laughing at the idea of being offered a job she was unqualified for, showcasing the disparities in opportunities and qualifications.

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Hope Hicks' Loyalty to Trump Raises Questions

  • On October 7th, 2016, an email was sent to Hope Hicks by David Fahrenthold regarding the Access Hollywood video, which Donald Trump had possession of before it was published by "The Washington Post."
  • Donald Trump read the email and transcript from David Fahrenthold, stating that the content didn't sound like something he would say, leading to a strategy of denial.
  • Hope Hicks, based on Trump's denial, instructed the team to deny the video, leading to a lie, lie, lie strategy.
  • Despite the damaging testimony from Hope Hicks about Trump lying directly to her, she remained loyal to him, unlike other Republicans who distanced themselves after the video's release.
  • Hope Hicks remained with Trump even during the Capitol attack on January 6th, failing to intervene or speak out against his actions.
  • In contrast, Cassidy Hutchinson, another White House employee, actively tried to stop the Capitol attack and became a crucial witness for the January 6th committee.
  • Hope Hicks' loyalty to Trump, even after knowing his lies and controversial actions, raises questions about her moral compass and priorities.
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