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Ted Cruz: “On the day of the trial, there was a lunatic with a machete…”

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THE SMIRK HEARD ROUND THE WORLD | Verdict Ep. 202

Published June 4, 2024 | Video Starts at 19:23

He's got a great point. This guy shouldn't be in this court with Donald Trump when this is what he's dealing with. Machete wielding individuals in New York. So literally On the day of the trial, there was a lunatic with a machete and a McDonald's threatening people. Now, you would think, what is a district attorney supposed to be doing? I would think pretty high on the list is protecting me from machetes. (19:23–19:29)

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Asserts that a person with a machete threatened people in a McDonald's on the day of the trial.

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“Joe Biden [is] utterly gleeful and not even pretending to hide it [regarding Trump's conviction].”
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“Joseph Robinette Biden junior has presided over politicizing the Department of Justice in a way that is utterly shameful.”
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“Alvin Bragg is a viciously partisan prosecutor, a Democrat who campaigns saying, I'm the guy to get Donald Trump.”
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“Alvin Bragg [was elected] with money from Soros.”
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“The number three person at [Biden's] Justice Department left to go join the prosecution.”
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“This judge was a rabid partisan, was a donor to Joe Biden.”
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“Alvin Bragg's salary [is] intended to influence the outcome of an election.”
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“Alex Soros is running things now [for George Soros].”
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“Soros is investing millions and millions of dollars in electing left wing das who let criminals out of jail.”
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“The appeal will succeed. This will be reversed on appeal.”
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“Joe Biden saying it's reckless to tear down our justice system because he's the one tearing down the justice system.”
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“Alvin Bragg will let you go [if you murder, rape, or assault someone].”
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“This is a man who was elected to let violent criminals go. That's what Soros wanted.”
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“The Manhattan DA itself almost never brings any case in which falsification of business records is the only charge.”
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“Falsification of business record, it is a misdemeanor. It's punishable by less than a year, and it has a two year statute of limitations.”
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“The statute of limitations expired years ago [for the charges brought by Alvin Bragg].”
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“The prosecutor, quote, need not prove that the other crime was in fact committed, aided or concealed.”
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“Section 17 152 of New York election law provides that any two or more persons who conspire to promote or prevent the election of any person…”
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“The US Supreme Court has long made clear, in order to convict someone of a crime, you must prove beyond a reasonable doubt every element of…”
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“Falsifying business records under New York law is a misdemeanor unless it is done to hide a crime.”
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“New York has a mechanism to elevate that crime to a felony if the falsification of business record is done with the intent to conceal…”
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“FICA defines a contribution as a payment made, quote, for the purpose of influencing an election.”
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