ABC’S George Stephanopoulos threatens to cut off Trump’s lawyer Will Scharf as they clash over hush money trial: ‘I’m not going to let you continue to say that’

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos clashed with Trump attorney Will Scharf on Sunday over his hush money conviction, with the host threatening to cut off the attorney’s microphone.

Scharf appeared as Trump and his team experienced a full media blitz on Sunday after the ex-president was found guilty on 34 counts on Thursday, with the president giving his first interview.

The lawyer pushed a familiar line for the defense on ABC’s This Week, that the conviction is the result of a conspiracy between Joe Biden and progressive Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who prosecuted the case.

Stephanopoulos immediately dismissed this line of thinking: “Of course, the Manhattan attorney general has nothing to do with the Justice Department.”

“I strongly disagree that the New York District Attorney was not politically motivated here, and I strongly disagree that President Biden and his political allies are not up to their necks in this prosecution,” he said. Scharf.

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos clashed with Trump lawyer Will Scharf on Sunday over his hush money conviction, with the host threatening to cut off the lawyer’s microphone

Stephanopoulos was willing to drop Scharf from the entire show, saying, “There is no evidence here sir. …I’m not going to let you keep saying that; There is no evidence whatsoever for that.’

Bill Clinton’s former White House communications director demanded that Scharf respond to his questions about the sentencing, which is scheduled for July 11.

“This has nothing to do with President Biden,” he said. “Do you want to answer the question about the criminal trial or not?”

“I strongly disagree that this has nothing to do with President Biden,” Scharf responded.

“Regarding the conviction, as I said before, we will vigorously challenge this case on appeal. I don’t think President Trump will ultimately receive any punishment.”

He then found a way to bring the conviction back to Biden’s corruption allegations.

“I’m thinking, hope for the best, plan for the worst, George,” Scharf said.

“But I think if you look at the totality of the circumstances of this case, This is a prosecution that should never have been brought. This was a case that was heard before a judge and clearly should have been overturned.”

Scharf appeared as Trump and his team went on a full media blitz on Sunday after the ex-president was found guilty on 34 counts on Thursday, with the president giving his first interview

Trump said he would accept house arrest or prison time after his historic conviction last week by a New York jury, but that it would be difficult for the public to accept

“I think we have a lot of legitimate complaints about the way this process was conducted, and I think President Trump will ultimately be vindicated on appeal.”

Trump still faces three other criminal cases, including two for allegedly trying to overturn his 2020 loss, though that is unlikely to happen. come to court or be completed before the elections.

He denies wrongdoing in all cases and calls the allegations a Democratic conspiracy to prevent him from competing.

Biden, meanwhile, has sought to defend the country’s justice system, saying it is “reckless” and “dangerous” to call the verdict “rigged.”

The US Department of Justice denies any political interference.

Trump said he would accept house arrest or prison time after his historic conviction last week by a New York jury, but that it would be difficult for the public to accept.

“I’m not sure the public would accept this,” the Republican presidential candidate told Fox News in an interview that aired Sunday. ‘I think it will be difficult for the public to accept this. You know, at some point there’s a breaking point.”

Trump did not elaborate on what he thought would happen if that point is reached. He will be sentenced on July 11, four days before Republicans meet to formally choose their presidential candidate. facing Democratic President Joe Biden in the November election.

The attorney pushed a familiar line for the defense on ABC’s This Week, that the conviction is the result of a conspiracy between Joe Biden and progressive Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who prosecuted the case.

“I strongly disagree that the New York District Attorney was not politically motivated here, and I strongly disagree that President Biden and his political allies are not up to their necks in this prosecution,” said Scharf, referring to Alvin Bragg (photo)

When asked what Trump supporters should do if he were jailed, Lara Trump, co-chair of the National Committee of the Republic, told CNN: “Well, they’re going to do what they’ve done from the beginning, which is stay calm and protesting at the ballot box. November 5.’

“There is no other option than to make your voice heard loud and clear and speak out against this.”

Trump has used his beliefs to ramp up his fundraising efforts but has not otherwise attempted to mobilize his supporters, unlike his comments protesting his 2020 loss to Biden, which were followed by an attack by his supporters on January 6, 2021 on the US. Capitol.