On Monday afternoon, the Federal Bureau-Investigation (FBI) raided the office of Michael Cohen, the president's personal lawyer in regards to the ongoing Stormy Daniels scandal. After addressing the issue with reporters, Donald Trump lashed out on social media on Tuesday morning.
A TOTAL WITCH HUNT!!!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 10, 2018
Trump on Twitter
It's no secret that Donald Trump has a controversial history of reported infidelity and allegations of sexual misconduct. Unlike prior allegations, the scandal linking Trump to adult film star Stormy Daniels has resulted in the president remaining silent, leaving members of his administration and his legal team to make public comments.
The story first broke when the Wall Street Journal revealed that Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen had paid Daniels $130,000 in "hush money" to stay silent about the affair during the 2016 election. Despite Trump's team denying the report, the FBI raided Cohen's office on Monday, who could now be charged with bank fraud.
Attorney–client privilege is dead!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 10, 2018
As seen in a pair of tweets on April 10, Donald Trump is not happy. "Attorney–client privilege is dead!" Trump tweeted out. In a follow-up tweet, Trump added that the FBI raid was "A TOTAL WITCH HUNT!!!" Trump's remarks come less than 24 hours after speaking to reporters about the incident where he labeling it a "disgraceful situation" and an "attack on our country." After the president's tweets, it didn't take too long before those who oppose the commander in chief decided to fire back.
FBI raids home, offices of Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen. https://t.co/p4uOPtsoKA pic.twitter.com/gCbvUb6xEc
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) April 10, 2018
Twitter backlash
Within minutes of Donald Trump's tirade on social media, critics of the president decided to chime in. "If you did nothing wrong, what are you worried about?" one tweet wondered.
Yes it is dead when your breaking a law. Here’s a surprise, YOU ARE NOT above the law. Arrogance is a poison!!! It’ll get you every time. #MuellerWitchHunt
— Christi Wessel (@cwessel16) April 10, 2018
Not when investigating a crime it aint. It only exists when there is no warrant negating it!
— Gaz Kendall (@vyberman) April 10, 2018
You dont know much do you!
You've said over and over that you knew nothing about the Stormy Daniels payoff...so what attorney client privilege are you referring to?
— Will Hawkins (@Hawkins4Venice) April 10, 2018
"You've said over and over that you knew nothing about the Stormy Daniels payoff...so what attorney client privilege are you referring to?" a Twitter user wrote.
"Donnie really means Justice is restored! What are you worried about? NO ONE is above the Law Donnie, NO ONE!" another tweet added. "Not when investigating a crime it aint. It only exists when there is no warrant negating it! You don't know much do you!" yet another tweet pointed out.
Hey Genius...it’s only dead when there’s probable cause that a crime has been committed!
— John Figulski (@57fig) April 10, 2018
Especially when criminality of both parties is involved. Have a nice day.
— Martha Sedgwick (@mesedgwick) April 10, 2018
No, you lose that privilege when you and your attorney committee crimes together. #orangejumpsuit #MuellerAintGoingAway
— AC Young Democrats (@YoungDemocratAC) April 10, 2018
"Yes it is dead when your breaking a law.
Here’s a surprise, YOU ARE NOT above the law. Arrogance is a poison!!! It’ll get you every time," a social media user stated. "Hey Genius...it’s only dead when there’s probable cause that a crime has been committed," a follow-up tweet read. The backlash continued as the drama surrounding Donald Trump and his alleged affair with Stormy Daniels remains in the headlines.
