MSNBC Host Nicole Wallace Goes Off Script, Slams Trump's Attacks on Judge's Daughter

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31/03/2024 22h58

In a startling moment during a live broadcast on Friday, MSNBC host Nicole Wallace veered off script to passionately condemn former President Donald Trump for his relentless attacks on a judge's daughter. Wallace's unprecedented move grabbed the attention of viewers as she expressed her frustration over Trump's actions and called for change.

The incident occurred when Wallace decided to address a scathing social media post from Trump, targeting the daughter of a judge overseeing a hush money case against him. Breaking away from her prepared script, Wallace exclaimed, "Like, we're not going to have this conversation again!" She went on to highlight the countless instances where she had reported on threats and gag orders against judges and their children.

Wallace didn't hold back as she confronted the former president's brazen and repeated attacks on the judicial system. "Judges don't have Secret Service protecting them," she emphasized, raising concerns about the safety and integrity of the courts. She questioned what actions could be taken differently, as it became evident to her that Trump was not going to change his behavior.

Former federal Judge Michael Luttig, a guest on the show, supported Wallace's stance and elaborated on Trump's apparent objective. Luttig claimed that Trump aimed to delegitimize the courts, so that if unfavorable rulings were made against him, his supporters would dismiss them as politically motivated.

The focus of Trump's recent ire was New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan's daughter, Loren, who is a political consultant with connections to the Democratic Party. Trump accused her of being biased against him and working against his interests. Judge Merchan had imposed a gag order on Trump due to his prior statements, believing them to pose a significant risk to the administration of justice.

Manhattan prosecutors have since requested clarification regarding the gag order in light of Trump's posts about Loren Merchan. The former president's tweets called for Judge Merchan's removal from the case, citing his daughter's alleged conversations about Trump.

The hush money case revolves around accusations of Trump doctoring financial records related to payments to two women, Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, with whom he is alleged to have had affairs. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the 35 felony counts of falsifying business records, vehemently denying any involvement with Daniels.

As the controversy surrounding Trump's attacks on the judiciary deepens, the nation remains divided on the former president's intentions and their impact on the justice system's integrity. Wallace's passionate departure from her script serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions and the need for a different approach to protect the impartiality and independence of the courts.

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