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The latest scoop on Donald Trump’s leaked audio tape has sparked a firestorm of controversy and legal predicaments for the US President. Legal experts are now predicting a dire outcome for the embattled President in the aftermath of this latest scandal. The tape is a throwback to Trump’s campaign trail in 2016 and reveals a conversation between him and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, discussing hush money for a former Playboy model.
In the tape, Trump and Cohen can be heard discussing the possibility of paying the former Playboy model, Karen McDougal, for her silence on an alleged affair with Trump. Legal experts are now scrambling to dissect the tape and predict the possible legal implications for Trump.
David Cohen, a former prosecutor and now law professor at Drexel University, stated that the tape could be used as evidence against Trump in the ongoing investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller. Cohen explained that the tape “would be admissible in court” and could potentially lead to perjury charges against the President.
The tape also exposes the possibility of Trump and his team violating campaign finance laws, something that former federal prosecutor, Renato Mariotti, has highlighted as one of the most concerning aspects of the tape. Mariotti, who is also a legal analyst for CNN, believes that the tape shows that Trump and his team were “willing to pay hush money to women” which could violate campaign finance laws.
Additionally, according to former federal prosecutor Mimi Rocah, the tape could prompt an inquiry into possible obstruction of justice by Trump. Rocah explained that “if there’s a cover-up going on, if there was motivation to hide information, that can all be used as evidence.”
These allegations are a testament to the severity of the tape’s content. While Trump and his legal team have dismissed the tape as “old news” and deny any wrongdoing, legal experts argue that the revelations could have severe consequences on Trump’s presidency.
For Trump, this tape is just one in a long series of legal challenges that have cast a shadow on his administration. His former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, is now on trial for fraud and has been indicted on several counts in connection to Mueller’s investigation. Meanwhile, his former National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with the investigation.
The tape could be the final nail in the coffin for Trump’s dwindling support. According to a new CNN poll, only 36% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance while 60% disapprove. The poll was conducted prior to the tape’s release but the latest developments are likely to push his approval numbers further down.
In conclusion, the leaked audio tape has created a legal conundrum for the President, raising questions about his honesty, integrity, and fitness for office. The tape is now part of the wider Mueller investigation, and while Trump’s legal team has dismissed it as “old news,” its implications could be far-reaching. Ultimately, the tape is yet another distraction for a President that continues to grapple with legal challenges, political scandals, and lackluster approval ratings.
