David Zere Live Outside New York Courtroom: President Trump Takes On Lawfare Head-On

David Zere, reporting from Lower Manhattan for Real America’s Voice, characterized the courtroom proceedings against Donald Trump as emblematic of New York City’s decline, likening the judicial environment to a "third-world Banana Republic.” Zere described Judge Juan Merchan overseeing the case and highlighted felony assaults in the subway system being up 146%. The prosecution accused Trump of damaging the criminal justice system with rhetoric and called for an "unconditional discharge,” arguing imprisonment wouldn’t serve the public interest. Trump, speaking via video from Florida, criticized the case as politically motivated, highlighting broader issues like rising crime rates and urban decay in New York City.

Zere noted the hostile atmosphere, including leftist media mocking Trump during his statements. He criticized the city’s leadership, blaming figures like Alvin Bragg, Letitia James, and Judge Merchan for eroding law and order. Zere highlighted staggering crime statistics, such as murders and rapes rising significantly, along with the city’s deteriorating quality of life. He condemned the diversion of resources to such cases instead of addressing pressing issues. Concluding, Zere called it a "black day” for New York City, reflecting on its descent from greatness due to systemic failures in governance and law enforcement.

"She’s An Absolute Disgrace And People Are Infuriated Because They Fought So Hard For Her.”: Julie Kelly On Amy Coney Barrett Siding With Court Leftists On Major J6 Decision

Julie Kelly and Steve Bannon discussed ongoing efforts by opponents of Donald Trump, focusing on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s actions and media narratives. Bannon described coordinated attempts to tarnish Trump’s image, including emphasizing his recent felony conviction and framing him as an insurrectionist. They criticized Jack Smith’s report on January 6, accusing it of bias and timing its potential release to dominate media cycles.

Kelly highlighted legal maneuvers to restrict the report’s distribution, noting that Judge Cannon temporarily blocked its release, though it could be shared with the media after the weekend. Bannon likened Smith and others to "rabid dogs” in their pursuit of Trump and vowed investigations into figures like Smith, Bragg, and Judge Merchan. Both emphasized the ongoing "Stop Trump” efforts and called for a counteroffensive, asserting that such strategies aim to undermine Trump’s 2024 presidential bid.

Mike Davis On SCOTUS Rejection Of Trump New York Sentencing Halt: "You Have 3 Partisan Hacks On The Supreme Court Along With A Law Professor With Her Head Up Her Ass”

Mike Davis talked about the great disappointment from the rulings by Supreme Court Justice Amy Conney Barrett and about the activism of his group, Article 3 Project.

Jim Rickards Breaks Down Major Corporations Current Relationship With ESG And Russia’s War Status

Steve Bannon and Jim Rickards discussed Larry Fink’s shift away from ESG-focused strategies, attributing it to poor market performance and rising political pressures. Rickards noted that ESG funds underperform and warned against trusting companies suddenly abandoning “woke capitalism.” They criticized corporate monopolistic practices, particularly in tech, and highlighted concerns over antitrust enforcement.

On Ukraine, Rickards argued that Biden’s policies prolonged the war without a realistic victory for Ukraine, setting up Trump for potential blame. He emphasized the lack of diplomacy with Russia and warned that some national security advisors may fall into traps set by adversaries, risking strategic missteps.