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Hakeem Jeffries: “This verdict in the case of People v. Trump was a validation of the American judicial system. Donald Trump was entitled…”

On the recordJune 1, 2024
This verdict in the case of People v. Trump was a validation of the American judicial system. Donald Trump was entitled to the presumption of innocence. He received it. Donald Trump was entitled to a trial by a jury of his peers. He received it. Donald Trump was entitled to a vigorous defense. He received it.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries defends the judicial process in Trump's conviction and emphasizes the fairness of the trial.

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