De Niro confronts enraged Trump supporters outside secret payment trial

Hollywood star Robert De Niro made a dramatic appearance outside the Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday, where former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial was taking place. De Niro was joined by January 6 first responders, Harry Dunn and Michael Fanone, who have been vocal critics of Mr. Trump.

Inside the courtroom, jurors were hearing closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense. Mr. Trump is facing 34 charges related to falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult actor Stormy Daniels. The prosecution has argued that this was done in furtherance of election subversion, elevating the charges to felonies.

De Niro, a longtime supporter of President Joe Biden, spoke passionately about the dangers of a potential Trump presidency. He accused Trump of wanting to destroy the country and emphasized the importance of standing up against authoritarianism.

Outside the courthouse, tensions ran high as Trump supporters shouted anti-Biden chants. De Niro defended Dunn and Fanone as true heroes who put their lives on the line for the country. Fanone emotionally spoke about the violence he experienced on January 6, calling out Trump’s authoritarian tendencies.

President Biden is reportedly planning to speak out about Trump’s criminal trials once a verdict is reached in the hush money case. His social media team is prepared to use a potential conviction to label Trump as a “Convicted Felon” in online messaging.

The trial continues to draw national attention as the country grapples with the aftermath of the Trump presidency and the events of January 6. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for the future of American politics.