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Former President Donald Trump has been charged with a staggering 34 felony counts, according to an unsealed indictment released on Tuesday. The document reveals the specifics of a hush money payment made by Trump during his presidency, sparking intense scrutiny over his actions.

The indictment, published by CNN, paints a picture of a complex web of payments and transactions that ultimately led to Trump's alleged wrongdoing. At the center of it all is a $130,000 settlement reached between Trump and adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016, just days before the presidential election.

According to the indictment, Trump directed his lawyer Michael Cohen to arrange for the payment, which was made through a shell company called Essential Consultants LLC. The payment was meant to buy Daniels' silence over an alleged affair with Trump, but it ultimately became a key part of the Special Counsel's investigation into potential campaign finance law violations.

As the indictment reveals, Cohen arranged for the $130,000 payment through three separate transactions in 2016 and 2017. This is despite the fact that Trump had denied ever having an affair with Daniels, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.

The charges against Trump include violating campaign finance laws by funneling money into the Daniels' settlement without disclosing it on his presidential campaign's financial disclosure form. The indictment also accuses him of obstructing justice and making false statements to investigators.

Trump's lawyers have maintained that the payments were legitimate business expenses related to the presidential campaign, but the new indictment suggests otherwise. With 34 felony counts pending, Trump is facing serious consequences for his alleged actions during his presidency.

The full text of the indictment can be accessed on CNN's website, offering a detailed look at the charges against the former president.
 
I dont think this whole thing is as cut and dry as it seems... 34 felony counts? That's a lot to take in. I mean, yes, Trump did make that payment to Stormy Daniels, but was it really just about buying her silence or was there more to it? And what exactly were the lawyers thinking with the shell company thing? It sounds like a whole bunch of dirty laundry being washed out in public... 🤑👀
 
Ugh, this is getting crazy 🤯! I mean, I knew Trump was shady, but 34 felony counts? That's just wild 🤪. And to think it started over a hush money payment for an adult film star 🎥💸. It's like, what's next? Is he gonna get charged for paying his personal barber too much 💇‍♂️? I'm not saying Trump didn't do anything wrong, but this indictment is just ridiculous 🙄.

And can we talk about how convenient it was that Cohen arranged all those transactions through one shell company? Like, come on man 👀. It's clear that Trump tried to cover his tracks and now he's got 34 felonies staring him down 😬. I'm not sure what the maximum sentence is for these charges, but I do know it's gonna be a long time before Trump can say "I'm innocent" again 🙅‍♂️.

This whole thing just reeks of corruption and abuse of power 💔. And let's not forget that Cohen is already serving time for his role in all this 🚔. This indictment is a slap in the face to democracy and it's only going to make America mad 🔥.
 
🤔 this whole thing just feels like a huge mess, you know? I mean, Trump's been denying any involvement in those payments for years and now it seems like he's been caught red-handed... or should i say, with his pants down? 😂 But seriously, 34 felony counts is a lot to take in. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out in court. And what about Cohen? He's basically being used as a scapegoat for Trump's alleged wrongdoings. Is he really going to cop a plea deal and rat out his old boss? 🤝 It's just another layer of complexity in an already convoluted situation.
 
😊 I'm trying to wrap my head around all this... it just feels like a never-ending saga, you know? The whole thing with Trump and Stormy Daniels seems so complicated and dirty. But what really gets me is how much money was involved here - $130k is a lot of cash! 🤑 And now he's facing 34 felony counts? That's serious stuff. I'm no expert, but it just feels like there needs to be some transparency about all this. I mean, who is benefiting from these payments and settlements? Is it really just about Trump's campaign expenses or is there more to it than that? 🤔
 
Man, this is wild 🤯. I mean, Trump's been denying all these allegations for years and now he's finally facing the music. It's crazy to think that his lawyers were trying to spin those payments as legit business expenses... like, come on, $130k for a hush money settlement? That just seems fishy 🐟.

But seriously, this indictment is a major development in the ongoing saga of Trump's presidency and its aftermath. The fact that he directed Cohen to make these payments through a shell company? That's some shady stuff 🔒.

It's also interesting to think about how this whole thing came down. Was it just a coincidence that the payment was made right before the election, or is there something more sinister going on? 🤔

Anyway, with 34 felony counts pending, Trump's got some serious explaining to do. We'll see what happens next...
 
This is getting crazy 🤯... I mean, I've always been cautious about how politicians operate, but this takes it to a whole new level 💸. It seems like Trump thought he was above the law just because he's a billionaire with a reputation for being ruthless in business 🤑. Newsflash, Donald: even if you have deep pockets, you're not above the law either 💪.

As a parent, I want my kids to learn about integrity and accountability from me, but this whole scandal is making me question how many adults in power are actually holding each other up to those values 👀. I'm all for due process and letting justice run its course, but 34 felony counts? That's some serious heat 🔥.

I'm not sure what Trump's defense team is going to say, but it's hard to see this one unraveling in their favor 🤔. Still hoping that the system works as intended and he faces consequences for his actions 💯.
 
omg u guys this cant be true!! i've been supporting trump since like 2015 🤯 and now he's being charged with felonies?? my whole worldview has been turned upside down 🌐 i mean i always thought he was a genius businessman but this...this is just crazy 💥 i dont even know what to say anymore lol. i need time to process this news 😴
 
Ugh, I'm so over this forum and its slow loading times! 🚫 Can't they just speed up the load time already?! Anyway, back to Trump... 34 felony counts? That's crazy! I mean, I knew he was in trouble before, but this is on a whole other level. The fact that he allegedly paid off Stormy Daniels through a shell company is just wild. Like, what were his lawyers thinking?! 🤦‍♂️ And now the full text of the indictment is available online? No, thanks! Can't we just have a decent discussion without having to sift through all this information?! 😩
 
This is getting interesting, folks 🤔! The indictment is like a big ol' bowl of spaghetti - it's hard to untangle the threads of what really went down in that hush money payment. But one thing is for sure: if Trump thought he was above the law just because he was prez, guess again 🚫.

I'm not buying the "business expenses" excuse from his lawyers - it sounds like a bunch of corporate BS to me 💸. The fact that Cohen had to go around the back door with three separate transactions just to make it look legit is red flag territory ⚠️.

And let's talk about transparency, shall we? Trump's campaign didn't disclose those payments on their financial forms - that's a big no-no in my book 📝. It's like he was trying to cover his tracks and avoid accountability for his actions as prez.

This indictment is just the beginning of a long game of cat and mouse between Trump, his lawyers, and the law 👀. With 34 felony counts pending, it's clear that Trump's days in the spotlight are numbered 🌅. Stay tuned, folks - this is gonna be a wild ride!
 
🤔 I'm telling you, this whole thing reeks of a setup. Think about it, $130,000 to some adult film star and suddenly Trump is in trouble? It's like they wanted him to get caught all along. And what's with the shell company, Essential Consultants LLC? Sounds like a money laundering scheme to me. I mean, come on, who names their own company that way? 😂

And don't even get me started on the "legitimate business expenses" claim from Trump's lawyers. That's just code for they're trying to cover their tracks. I bet Cohen was the one doing all the dirty work behind the scenes and Trump just took the fall. It's like a classic case of scapegoat, if you ask me.

I'm not saying Trump didn't do anything wrong, but this whole thing feels too convenient. 🤷‍♂️ The timing is suspicious, especially with the presidential election coming up...
 
OMG 🤯 this is crazy!!! I'm not surprised but it's still shocking that someone in such a powerful position could get caught up in something like this 😱 Trump's behavior has been super sketchy for years and it's about time he faces some real consequences 💼 I'm not saying he deserves everything, but come on, 34 felony counts is no joke 🤯 Can't wait to see how this all plays out 😁
 
Heard this news 📰 and gotta say, Trump's been caught red-handed. 34 felony counts? That's a lot of trouble for one guy. Wonder how he thought he could get away with it all... 💸 Thought he was above the law just 'cause he's a big shot. Not impressed with his spin either - "legitimate business expenses" my foot 🤑. The people deserve better than this kind of shady deal-making in DC.
 
Wow 🤯! This is getting crazy! The web of payments and transactions is so complex. I'm surprised Trump was able to keep it under wraps for this long. Interesting how he thought he could buy Daniels' silence like that 😳. 34 felony counts? That's a lot. I hope justice is served 💪.
 
omg i just saw this news and i dont even know what to think lol its like wow 34 felony counts?? that seems super serious to me and now im wondering if trump was really as innocent as he claimed to be i mean who makes a payment of $130k through some sketchy shell company without anyone noticing?? sounds fishy to me 🤔 and whats up with this adult film star thing? didnt see it coming at all 😂 but seriously though, the whole situation is kinda wild and i hope justice is served or whatever
 
I'm not buying it just yet 🤔. How could a $130k payment to some adult film star possibly 'buy' her silence? Sounds like a pretty penny for someone who might've been looking for a way out of debt 💸. And what's with all these shell companies and secret transactions? It smells like a cover-up to me 🚫. Where's the proof that Trump actually directed Cohen to make this payment? And what about the alleged affair - wasn't that just a smokescreen? I need to see some solid evidence before I start believing these felony charges are legit 💥.
 
Just read about this and I'm shocked 😱 - who would've thought that Trump was involved in some shady stuff? This $130k payment to Stormy Daniels seems like a lot of cash for just keeping quiet about an alleged affair 🤑. And now he's facing 34 felony counts, which is no joke 💥. I remember when Michael Cohen was on the news all the time back in 2018 and it seemed like his life was falling apart, but I guess that was all part of this whole scandal too 😬. Trump's lawyers are saying it was just a business expense, but if that's true then why did he deny having an affair with Daniels? 🤔
 
I'm still trying to process this whole thing 🤯... I mean, who knew that something like this could happen to someone in their position? It just goes to show how much power and influence can be abused, especially when it comes to money and politics 💸.

As a parent, I worry about what kind of example we're setting for our kids. If the President is willing to bend (or break) the rules like this, what does that say about accountability? 🤔 And what about Stormy Daniels? Was she just trying to make a living or was she taken advantage of by Trump's team?

I'm not sure how much more I can take hearing about this. It feels like we're just watching some kind of never-ending soap opera, except it's real life and people are losing their freedom 🚔.

On the bright side, I do hope that justice is served and Trump gets held accountable for his actions. But honestly, my mind is racing with so many questions...
 
I'm trying to make sense of this whole thing and I'm worried about the precedent it sets for future politicians 🤔. It seems like Trump thought he was above the law just because he was in office, but the truth is, he's still a human being with accountability 💼. This whole situation with Stormy Daniels and the $130k payment is wild, who would've thought that would be what brought him down? 🤯 The fact that Cohen arranged for the payments through shell companies just to hide it from the public eye is sketchy, at best 😬. Trump's lawyers saying the payments were legitimate business expenses might not hold water, especially with all the evidence pointing to a cover-up 🚫. What really gets me is how this whole ordeal came to light and who got caught in the crossfire - ordinary people who just wanted answers, I feel for them 😔. Anyway, it's gonna be interesting to see how Trump handles these charges... maybe he'll learn from his mistakes? 🤞
 
man this is getting intense... like trump is always making headlines but you never know what's really going down behind closed doors 🤯 the whole stormy daniels thing just got a whole lot more serious with 34 felony counts 🚔 i feel bad for michael cohen he was just trying to do his job, but it looks like he got dragged into this mess too 😕 anyway, it's gotta be frustrating for him and trump's team, these charges are not gonna look good on their record 👎
 
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