Trump warned to keep Don Jr. and Eric away from his hush money trial
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While opinions vary over whether having Melania Trump in the courtroom would help Donald Trump win the hearts of jurors in his hush money trial, one former Manhattan prosecutor stated his two oldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, should be kept as far away as possible.Speaking with legal experts on the value of the defendant's family members showing in the courtroom, the appearance of the former president's latest wife garnered varied responses with one analyst suggesting it would be a...

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