George Stephanopoulos, a news anchor for ABC News, engaged in a heated exchange with Will Scharf, former President Trump’s attorney, during a Sunday interview. The confrontation centered around Trump’s unfounded allegations that President Biden was involved in the hush money criminal case against him in New York.
During an interview on “This Week,” Scharf consistently echoed the assertions made by the former president, contending that the hush money criminal trial, which resulted in Trump being found guilty on 34 felony counts, served as undeniable evidence of the politicization of the legal system.
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Stephanopoulos acknowledged Scharf’s argument about the importance of winning elections through the democratic process. However, he emphasized that there is no evidence to suggest that the federal Department of Justice had any involvement in the recently concluded New York state criminal trial.
Stephanopoulos acknowledged the truth of the statement, emphasizing that the current situation is unique due to the unprecedented charges faced by a former president or presidential candidate. He also highlighted the distinction between the attorney general in Manhattan and the Department of Justice, clarifying that they are separate entities.
Stephanopoulos attempted to redirect the conversation back to his question regarding the sentencing process, but Scharf persisted, refusing to back down from his assertion that the prosecution was politically motivated. After a moment, Stephanopoulos interjected.
“I strongly disagree with the notion that the district attorney in New York acted without political motivation,” Scharf expressed. “Furthermore, I firmly believe that President Biden and his political allies are deeply involved in this prosecution.”
Stephanopoulos swiftly interjected, firmly stating, “I must intervene here. Sir, I cannot allow you to persist in making such claims without any evidence. There is absolutely no substantiation for that assertion.”
Stephanopoulos pressed further, asking if there was a willingness to address the issue of the sentencing process.
In the interview’s conclusion, Scharf highlighted the presence of Matthew Colangelo, the prosecutor in the case, standing close to District Attorney Alvin Bragg when the verdict was announced. Scharf viewed this as a clear indication of political interference, emphasizing Colangelo’s past employment at the Department of Justice.
