Alvin Bragg ‘struggles’ to convince grand jury to indict Trump: questions over canceled session
The Manhattan grand jury, which was expected to consider criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, did not convene on Wednesday, sparking speculation that prosecutors have faced difficulties building their cases.
After hearing evidence on Monday, jurors were told they were not needed on Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the case.
However, a court official told DailyMail.com that they will meet again at noon on Thursday, when prosecutors are “allowed to present one more witness.”
In Florida, Trump left his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach to spend time at his golf club. He was seen returning to his motorcade wearing a white polo shirt.
It suggests it’s business as usual for Trump, who locals say golfs Wednesday through Sunday every day.
In Florida, former President Donald Trump left his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach to spend time at his golf club. He was seen returning to his motorcade wearing a white polo shirt
Meanwhile, the Manhattan district attorney’s office offered no explanation for Wednesday’s cancellation of the hearing, but Trump supporters were quick to argue that this meant the case was in trouble.
“They’re having trouble convincing the jury to swallow the case. It is a weak case and has caused divisions in the district attorney’s office,” said a source.
Other reports suggested the district attorney’s office might consider a change of strategy.
The grand jury meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but postponements are not uncommon and jurors are warned to expect last-minute changes.
Either way, it leaves the nation on a cliffhanger.
The delay was first reported by Insider.
On Saturday, the former president announced that he expected to be arrested in connection with the case on Tuesday.
But Tuesday came and went without incident, and with no hearing on Wednesday, it’s unclear when the jury would next consider issuing an indictment.
A spokeswoman for the Manhattan district attorney’s office declined to comment on the reason for the delay.
Grand jury proceedings are shrouded in secrecy, making it difficult to track their ups and downs.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg arrives at his office in New York City on Wednesday. An expected grand jury hearing did not take place, leading to speculation about his case
Trump took to social media to claim the prosecution was ‘troubling the grand jury’ on Wednesday as he waits to see if he is indicted
Pro Trump and anti-Trump protesters gathered to voice their opinions in front of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s offices in lower Manhattan
Prosecutors recently invited the former president himself to testify. And on Monday, jurors heard from a Trump ally, who was widely expected to be one of the final witnesses.
Meanwhile, Trump and his allies have attacked his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen, who is now one of the key witnesses against him.
Trump used social media to fuel the attacks and raise questions about the strength of the case being built by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
“The Rogue Prosecutor, struggling with the Grand Jury, especially after the strong testimony against him by Felon Cohen’s highly respected former attorney, is trying to build a case that HAS NEVER BEEN BROUGHT BEFORE AND CANNOT ACTUALLY BE BROUGHT, Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
“If he spent this time, effort and money fighting AWESOME CRIME, which is destroying NYC, our once beautiful and safe Manhattan, which has become an absolute HELLHOLE, would be a much better place to live! ‘
The pending indictment in New York has sparked an avalanche of funds, with donors donating $1.5 million in the three days since the former president announced he expected to be arrested.
Photographers monitor Trump’s private jet 757 at West Palm Beach International Airport for signs the former president is about to make the flight to New York
Trump used a social media post on Saturday to call on his supporters to protest as he claimed he would be arrested as early as Tuesday. Rescuers say they don’t know the timing
Donald Trump published a video on Truth Social on Monday night, condemning the “witch hunt” against him. He has continued a steady stream of attacks against Bragg
It marks a significant increase in fundraising after a slow start after Trump announced his 2024 presidential run in November.
The Trump campaign confirmed the numbers to DailyMail.com, saying the money kept pouring in, fueled by popular anger over Trump’s treatment.
The case has sparked an email fundraiser.
“We are once again witnessing the complete and utter collapse of the American justice system,” said an email Monday.
“But very soon President Trump will be back in the White House to restore true justice to America.”
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