Fareed Zakaria acknowledged on Sunday’s show that the felony charges filed against former President Trump in New York for falsifying business records appear to be politically motivated.
“Would the indictment in New York have been brought against a defendant who is not Donald Trump?” Zakaria said.
The CNN host claimed that a trial against Trump would ensure “keep the spotlight on him” and “infuriate his base.”
CNN’s Zakaria says Biden should “learn something from Trump” and adopt border policy and refugee reform.
Fareed Zakaria acknowledged on Sunday’s show that the felony charges filed against former President Trump in New York for falsifying business records appear to be politically motivated. (Getty Images)
Overall, the trial against Trump has made him a more sympathetic figure to the American people, Zakaria said.
For President Trump’s supporters, the former president is seen as a “martyr.” For the public, Trump’s legal troubles “may even give him some sympathy among the public who believe that prosecutors are politically motivated.”
“In my opinion, this happens to be true,” he said.
Trump supporters gather at large rally in New Jersey to hear former president speak as trial continues
Zakaria also spoke about the growing divisions within the Democratic Party and the relative unity within the Republican Party.
“That can’t be denied. [Democratic] “The party appears to be more openly divided than it has been in decades, with just 33% saying they approve of Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war; “It is opposed by both those who think it is too soft and those who don’t.” I think he’s too harsh on Israel. ”
“Meanwhile, the Republican Party seems to be united behind Trump,” Zakaria said.
A recent Trump campaign rally in the deep-blue state of New Jersey drew between 80,000 and 100,000 people, according to a Trump spokesperson who spoke to The Associated Press.
The rally took place as President Trump’s trial enters its second week. Not guilty There are 34 counts of first-degree falsification of business records. The charges stem from a years-long investigation by police. Manhattan District Attorney’s Office And this is related to an alleged payment made before the 2016 presidential election to keep Daniels quiet about her alleged affair with Trump in 2006.
Zakaria on Friday criticized President Biden and Democrats over the border crisis, saying Biden “should learn something from Trump.” (CNN)
Zakaria on Friday criticized President Biden and Democrats over the border crisis, saying Biden “should learn something from Trump.”
“So the whole system is broken,” Zakaria said of the modern asylum process. “And Biden needs to stand up to this problem and say, ‘We’re going to have to reform the entire system.'”
“I wish he would do something more extreme, like, ‘The old asylum system is over. No one can come through that process. They have to apply from their home country.'” he added.
FOX News’ Alexander Hall, Brooke Singman and Bradford Betts contributed to this report.
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