Trump trial fans show up for 'spectacle' and 'to witness history'

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Trump trial fans show up for 'spectacle' and 'to witness history'

www.bbc.com

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NewsEnglish • 6 months ago

Dozens stand in line in the early morning for a glimpse at the first criminal trial of a former US president.

A Scottish woman on vacation. A retiree carrying a Trump puppet. A 22-year-old film producer. A former criminal defence attorney.

Hundreds of people travel miles and wait hours in the early morning for a chance to be in the Manhattan courtroom for the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president.

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records in relation to a hush-money payment made to a porn star.

Both ardent critics and devoted fans of Mr Trump have gathered daily for the trial, now entering its fifth week. But despite their differences, nearly all provided the same reason for being there: to catch a glimpse of history.

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-9•6 months ago
Trump IS the American equivalent of to the royals.
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  Nah, he and his family are the epitome of the ugly American.
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    The Royals are ugly Brits. Pedophiles and deviants just like the Trumps

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