Lawrence: Trump admits he didn't testify because he would have committed perjury
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2024
- MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell discusses Trump’s admission that concerns of perjury stopped him from testifying in his criminal hush money case and Trump attorney Todd Blanche’s explanation for why more witnesses weren’t called by the defense with Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, and Adam Klasfeld.
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#Trump #hushmoney #perjury
He wanted to testify. Just not under oath.
He wanted to testify bigly and Mexico was going to pay for it.
Well said.
I would guess that an oath means nothing to Trump. He is so bereft of ethics that he would swear to tell the truth on his own 'bible' and then go on to tell a load of lies, without batting an eyelid.
@@JohnWerner-te5zy 👍💯👏💯🌷💐
I think it is because he’s a coward. Any upstanding patriotic innocent man would want to stand up and testify so obvious.
If Trump can't trust his own mouth, why should anybody?
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
Exactly
All FACTS!
Because they're stupid and refuse to admit it?
you have a great point there Yoda :)
"I wanted to testify, but I'd lie and get charged with perjury. But I'm not under oath now..."
"That feeling is called cognitive dissonance?" - Every MAGA, especially after the $787 million Fox Entertainment News settlement
YOU SOUND LIKE A DEMOCRAT
The biggest display of victimhood in history
Until tomorrow.
Will we see a president Trump running the USA from a prison cell ? As a criminal he brings disgrace on the people of the USA. Would you buy a second had car from Trump ????
"The world is so unfair to ME! To Me!!" lil b donnie twump
trump's victimhood is now being circumcised.
Its only just got started. The claims are going to make even Flat Earthers sound smart
Blanche's excuse for not calling certain witnesses was weak and irrelevant. It's no wonder why he lost the case.
He was warned. He didn't listen.
I'm no legal expert nor do I study the law but had the defense called any more witnesses, Blanche knew that the prosecution would have EVISCERATED those witnesses during cross examination which would have only helped the prosecution. Hence why the defense didn't want to call any more witnesses to help the prosecution and further solidify a guilty verdict. He wanted the prosecution to fill in all the gaps, to "bear the burden of proof" in a legal sense. The defense therefore gambled that the long shot, was to hope that just 1 juror of 34 counts, would vote not guilty. A gamble that did not pay off. Blanche deep down inside before the case began, probably knew that he was going to lose regardless but this strategy probably had the best probability.
@@re4477 Why did you upload a video about storing urine? Indoor plumbing exists.
I think he was weak on purpose so now Trump can appeal on ineffective counsel.
he didn't it was rigged, 100%, they could have at least pretended to have conflicting evidence, Nope Guilty on all 34 counts, what a Crock, it's Laughable, A Legal Analyst come on this very channel and laid out why the Prosecution didn't prove their case and all the reasonable doubts littered the entire case, but here is food for thought, the Supreme Court will soon rule on Presidential Immunity and I'm guessing the majority will rule that his Presidential immunity covers him from cases like this while he's in Office and this alleged crime happened while he was already in office meaning, "Abracadabra" And, "Puff!" this case retroactively vanishes, it's a theory but lets just see what happens in a few weeks, The Supreme Court could actually take up this case for violations to Trump's Rights, no where does it say that under certain circumstances someone who is accused can be silenced, but again we'll see, what do I know?
How can people trust this person who has little to no regard for rule of law.. Justice served well and timely.
I agree.
Sadly a lot of people trust him!
They are sheep for the Mango Mussolini.
How can anyone trust a news station that just admitted in front of your face that they lied🤦♀️ you all know that’s not what he said and you still set I’m here and act like he did. Unbelievable!
@@stephanielynnfryman212we aren’t watching newsmax and fox. What are you watching?
Trump always claims to want to testify under oath, but he never does so.
For Trump, it's so much easier to lie to the cameras than to lie under oath! 😎
He wants to skate by on his words; not his actions.
@@excalibur2024guy He certainly can't skate by on his looks, nor can he defend his words under oath! 😎
The out of court soapbox oath. "I swear to tell only lies except on those exceedingly rare occasions where the truth actually works in my favour - nah strike that last bit"
@dozied,
Being 'Under Oath' hampers Donnie's Best Words, and his golfing concentration...can't have that!
He would be found guilty of perjury for all his lies.
Only the lies he spoke while under oath, while on the stand…
I think his lawyers were afraid he might tell the truth
@@davidduffy2046right. He would have made things worse with his own stupid.
Soon President Trump will be back in office, and we’ll be able to afford groceries, gas up, pay rent, and still have a little something in the bank again. Yippee!
@@herballycorrect someone is forgetting that the supply chain shortage and price increases actually started under trump.
The victim schtick. It’s so old. 🙄
Trump is the least manly man you can imagine - complains like a child, lies like a child, calls people he doesn't like nasty names like a child, refuses to take responsibility for anything like a child... I could go on. I cannot understand how anyone with integrity can support such a pathetic, horrible human being.
You guys did the unthinkable. You took the biggest bully and made him into a sympathetic character. A 3 year witchHunt will do that.
@@winstonsmith8565 yeah... no...
@@Noreb There's a positive correlation between the number of hours MSDNC talks about Trump and Trump's popularity
President Trump Super Villian!!! 🤣🤣👆
The only people surprised by this are the ones who wear that red hat a little too tight.
Correction, a lot too tight.
Those red hats warn of the existence of a vacuum chamber in close proximity.
Even the smallest sized hat is too big for most of them.
You're brainwashed lol yall twisting trumps words hahahaha
No one has to wonder why Judge Merchan was constantly calling out Todd Blanche during the trial, after watching Todd Blanche's interview on CNN.
What boggles my mind is that Todd Blanche passed the bar exam.
L O'Donnell is the most respected national treasure in the U.S.
Trump defense team: We didn't call those witnesses because they would have made us look guilty!
blanchipoo claims he is going to use the prosecution's not calling certain witnesses as a point on appeal. "Because we live in 'Merka!!!"
That's a legitimate reason for not calling particular witnesses but it's not a fact that a defense lawyer should present to the media in reference to a case they just lost! I actually think Blanche's remarks were meant to be viewed more generically but they were poorly chosen and create a very real implication that these uncalled witnesses had detrimental evidence to the defense. Defense lawyers are supposed to be much more shrewd than this. This alone would be more than enough to disregard his services. Nobody's perfect but this is just too sloppy.
And at the same time: If only the prosecution had called those witnesses they would have proven our innocence😅.
Lock him up!
🦜
*Nixon: "I am not a crook."*
*Trump: "I am a crook, but I have immunity."*
He won't get locked up. He will left at liberty while his appeal goes through, Then his seond appeal, to the NY Court of Appeals, and then to his friends on the SCOTUS. It will arrive with the SUpremes possibly 2026
Jeez, As a former US District Court reporter, I heard a lot of Defense attorneys claim all sorts of BS because they knew their client was guilty and don't have a defense, but this Blanche dude blaming the Prosecutor for not calling witnesses on his behalf? That's a high level of victimhood if ever there was one.
That alone should suggest Blanche needs to find a new profession…
LOL, they didn't call witnesses because he couldn't COUNT ON THEM TO COMMIT PERJURY for him!
Oh, he could count on Weisselberg to commit perjury for him. He already has ... and is serving time for it. Pretty sure Blanche realized that would backfire.
Todd Blanche said Trump's witnesses would have proved Trump's guilt, so he didn't call them.
No criminal defendant should ever testify on his own behalf. Never! Especially if you are guilty!
That’s not the point. We know that. Everyone who has a brain knows that, but he said over and over again that he was going to testify,. Why even say that when it’s never going to happen?
Trump’s team were not so worried about him committing perjury. Their biggest worry was that he might tell the truth.
@@EagerMeadows-nb2pj that’s just him hanging a line for his cult to keep biting at
That what trump said. The mob takes the fith
As a US citizen, I will be proud to vote for President Biden!
The guy enabling genocide ?
Good for you, Canada appreciates the Blue's fight for democracy! Our blue is MAGA minded! VOTE BLUE!!
inb4 bots invade the thread
I agree with you and I will also be voting again for President Biden 2024 @annab2717
Uhh, is there any other type of citizen allowed to vote? Perry Joe will lose in huge fashion and that's quoting poll and gambling sites. But you stay proud!
Now let's move on to the more serious crimes.
Exactly.
Yes, ASAP!
Imagine voting for someone charged with espionage. I can't.
@@mile_high_topher Not just "charged with". Someone who admitted possession and intent on camera in a voluntary interview.
Yep! Yep! Yep!
Lawrence O'Donnell, you along with Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, and Adam Klasfeld are such great commentators! I used to go to CNN for my news, but now I go to you, thank you MSNBC
Was CNN reporting that Trump was going to be acquitted? I'd heard they were leaning pretty far right on this one, but I stopped watching when they hosted the Trump town hall, so...
It's not the Prosecutor's job to call people that hurt their case and help the Defense. The defense has every opportunity to call witnesses that he believes will help his client.
Exactly. Unfortunately the defense couldn’t find any witnesses to lie under oath…
Todd Blanche ????? you didn't call anyone to help your case... it is not up to the jury to call a witness.
The only chance Trump has to an appeal is incompetent defense.
Lawrence's explanation of things is so clear and concise.. I just love hearing him disect this complex trial and other situations of complexity.
The biggest display of victimhood in history.
The MAGA nation is destroying itself. They blame Trump for the shame they feel. Their entire nation is crumbling and Donald is not looking healthy lately.
"Quick.. I need every intern at MSDNC to post comments about Trump being a victim. Do it now! Biden's pol numbers are almost at single digits!!!!"
*Nixon: "I am not a crook."*
*Trump: "I am a crook, but I have immunity."*
@@agolftwittler1223 I’m a crook, because I am a crook and whatever I say is right. I can do whatever I want, I am above the law. - trump 🤡
@@winstonsmith8565 And for you conspiracy theorists, if you add 34 + 12 you get 46!! That proves Biden's involvement!!! 34 counts of guilty by 12 jurors is 408 guilty votes.
Todd Blanche wasted so much time in the closing arguments, and elsewhere, trying to tear apart Michael Cohen. How many times did he refer to him as a liar? Whether he was one or not, he wasn't the person who is on trial. Michael Cohen already had his trial and served his time.
Exactly. You notice Todd Blanche never once brought up the “documents”… Their whole defense was Cohen was a liar. Unfortunately, for Trump, all the evidence corroborated Cohen’s testimony.
If Trump had testified he would have simultaneously committed perjury, incriminated himself and or plead the Fifth.
You still think biden is doing a good job. I'm so glad I live in Texas
@@luke9361 yeah... good luck with that..
@@luke9361 LOL! We know that President Biden is doing a good job even MAGA tries to block every thing he's doing for the people!
@@luke9361
Sure you do grandma.
With a recent empty fake news account. 🙄
All 3. I bet he would have.
A custodial sentence is the only option. At its heart the verdict is that he lied, covered up & committed fraud on the people. He has been doing that from day one & has not stopped. He has shown no remorse or willingness to changes his ways. He is defrauding people of their money by the lies he tells in his fund raising.
I gave him $500 this morning. What lies is he telling in his fundraising? Is he saying there are millions of illegals unlawfully in our country? Is he saying that inflation is rampant? Please educate me.
@Akartavor Please send him more of your money!
@@davidbecker2107how much more?
@@Akartavor donnie's dad left him $400+M, and anything you all give him will end up in the exact same place - down the drain.
@@Akartavor keep giving till it hurts buddy. the messiah demands it.
I always enjoy Lawrence’s gently relentless logic, the way he brings clarity to everything.
Donald Trump today at his press conference:
“Nothing happened….”
But he had her sign an NDA anyway 😂😂😂
Ok, Donnie. And I schitt diamonds.
Given how much he loves the NRA, it’s ironic that he was skewered by “smoking gun” documents
He means they would not let him SLANDER not testify.
😂😂😂😂 He finally won his popular vote 🗳️ by the people 34 out of 34 bravo 👏🏽
😂😂
The winner takes it all!
At least admitting he would commit perjury if put under oath is true.
We might want to write it down.
Snap to it
@@Laurie-xu6fo Did. Done.
Intelligent people know there was no poltical interference.
Except there was
@@josephjones825 you are correct, he would have been remanded into custody, for violating his gag order, and after the sentence was reached if there wasnt political interference.
@@josephjones825
You know there is no evidence of that. You are just parroting the MAGA talking point.
In other words, don't trust your eyes. Trust what we tell you. The trial was completely political. If Trump wasn't running for the presidency there would be no trial for hush money
@@josephjones825True - falsifying business records, illegal use of campaign funds, covering up payments so to not affect Trump's chances are all election interference.
I thought Donnie was the smartest guy in the room ? He had no defense just deny and attack , if he was smart he would have pled guilty and taken a deal
Donald Trump is only the smartest guy in the room when he is sitting alone at night on his toilet.
If he was smart he wouldn't have committed a crime.
@@JohnVanderbeck duhh
@@JohnVanderbeck if you were smart you wouldn't have made this obvious reply
3:50 That's not what a loaded question is!
Dude didn't call any witnesses. That's just a fact.
No assumptions are required.
Exactly
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Spoken like a sore loser 😂😂😂 This lawyer must feel so embarrassed
Too stupid to feel shame. Hallmark MAGA character flaw.
Listening to Todd Blanche remark about who the prosecution should have called, (obviously didn't need to), makes me confident that I would have a decent chance at passing the bar even though I've not taken one law class....
That made me laugh out loud! Good one.
Judging by Blanche's arrogant cadence and demeanor, he is in good company with Donald Trump I should think. Talk about a publicity hound.
True!
All lawyers that represent Trump sound like that. Look at Tacopina when he was representing Trump and now.
Now that #45 has been convicted, he should be sentenced to 1 year prison time for each count.
Without an appeal first? Violation of human rights
@ChickenMan210 In a perfect world!
@@Laurie-xu6fo Interesting. Plenty of convicted felons are sentenced and then forced to appeal from within a jail cell. So I guess the USA violates human rights all the time, then? Or do we just want special treatment for his royal highness?
@@Laurie-xu6fosentencing always happens before any appeal. Sometimes the sentence is stayed (Put on hold) pending appeal.
Blanche's excuse of not having the burden of proof is SO idiotic. In general, it's true. However, if the prosecution delivers a case that on it's own and unchallenged would appear to remove any reasonable doubt, then the defense does have a burden and an obligation to their client to do their best to interject that doubt back into the equation. And Blanche went on national television and openly admitted that he didn't even try to do that. Crazy.
And the only witness they did call, Bob Costello, was so bad that he probably removed any last shred of doubt the jurors may have had! I didn't think any lawyer could be worse than Alina Habba, but Blanche is giving her a run for the top position. Yesterday, Michael Cohen referred to him on Meidas Touch as the SLOAT, i.e. stupidest lawyer of all time. Not completely inaccurate...🤣
THE MOUTHFUL PARADOX -- He spent more time whitening his teeth than he did on his defense BUT he spent more money on his defense than he did whitening his teeth.
Now Blanche wants to go on CNN and re-litigate the case with could've-would've-should've talking points. You can't get any more moronic than that.
The only way to end this nonsense with Donald Trump, it has to be televised so that people can see the truth, that is the only way.
WHAT has to be televised exactly? Trial's over.
Problem is, they are literally addicted the right wing host of their choice and would rather listen to that host’s distorted version of reality than to actually watch the trial. The lies they hear literally make them feel a feeling they’re looking for. No quest for actual truth among these people.
AND, ...lock him up.
@@YodatheHobbit The Florida trial would ruin him. Have you read the evidence? Most haven't. It's air tight.
There used to be a bizarre radio program in the UK which was called Educating Archie. in which the star was a ventriloquist's dummy. I am reminded, especially when I contrast the splendid people on MSNBC with the bland, not to say absurd people on right wing media , of that show, and even more so for the almost wooden demeanour of Trump and this dummy. I never believed in Archie but as Trump rehearses his spiel over and over again I think MAGA should listen to Educating Archie to realise how absurd the program is and how absurd Trump is as he sits on the lap of one of those bland dollies talking ineffable lying drivel. You in the USA are shortly to witness the 'Englishman Nigel Farage campaigning for Trump. Try to get an image of Archie Andrews, the dummy and Nigel Farage and you will be struck with the resemblance.@@ni7299
He said....'' it'll be fun to get on the stand! ''.....oh, you betcha !
Drumfy drawers has a 50 word vocabulary, with or without the prompter, and somehow even with all the time spend speaking he never actually says anything.
It’s just “Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Thank you for pinning it down for me (seriously). I had not grasped until now that trump has a very limited vocabulary ... causing him to sound like a broken record of crap speak.
That's why he keeps repeating the same things over and over, in sentences of his own makings. If asked he would have been forced to find words he never knew existed. An impossibilty.
He should be so embarrassed by the judge having to explain to him he has the right to testify. Donald Tardicus Trump. 😆👍🏻
The judge was required to do that. Its part of the process.
Capo... is right. This was not just a specific reaction to Trump's nonsensical whining about not being able to testify because of the gag orders (a convenient lie for the most gullible). Every judge is compelled to do this for every defendant, even if that defendant happens to be a judge themself!
@@capohd28yes, but he prefaced it with "There seems to be some misunderstanding.." and then he clarified that the gag order did not prevent trump from testifying.
@@joeblog2672but the judge did reference the gag order specifically to rebut the gag order nonsense about not being able to testify
@@DanBeech-ht7sw That much is specific to Donald and his lies. Of course to remove even the slightest doubt that Donald truly believed the notion that he could not testify because of the gag order, judge Marchan had to make specific reference to Donald's statements towards this notion and how it was incorrect. But judges always explain to every defendant, their constitutional right to testify above all other's consideration, even when those individuals are well aware of this fact.
The problem is, to be convicted of perjury, the statement would have to be material to the case and intentionally misleading or deceptive.
Just getting information wrong is not perjury. Making a mistake is not perjury. Remembering things wrong is not perjury. Intentionally deceiving the courts in a matter material to the case is perjury.
Trump is lucky he isn’t under oath, because that would have been perjury.
"Gobsmacked": great word!
Now you will hear it 1000 times through the end of the year, at which time it will be voted the most overused word of the year. Just wait, you'll hear.
@@automaticgainsaying I don't care how often I hear it. I've known it for a long time because I watch the Sinn Fein channel.
You're right that people on the media overuse words and usages. Overuse usages, there's an awkward one.
Loving language is one reason for watching msnbc
EVERYTHING the diaper has touched is dying. Up next, the Kutshners.
I had earlier watched very attentively Todd Blanche’s CNN interview, and had found him to be at the same time arrogant, very evasive, and clearly uncomfortable whenever he was being asked a question about his (in)famous client. A very poor performance overall. Thanks for confirming my feelings were right. I think the guy completely scuttled his career with this case.
MSNBC, Your videos are fantastic! I just had to subscribe!
Todd Blanche third rate attorney at law. Tagline: 'Hey you get what you pay for.'
He’s actually a very highly regarded lawyer in legal circles. Are you just saying he’s dumb and bad because of who he represents? I’m sure you can question his judgment. But it’s kind of a stretch to call him a third rate lawyer. He didn’t go from successful prosecutor to Slippin’ Jimmy McGill overnight.
Anyone who agrees to respresent Trump is both a third-rate lawyer and a fool.
Why employ a more expensive lawyer? , an army of top lawyers could not have helped him , not that he would pay them either
Yeah he is actually pretty smart. He has much extra paid work to do in the appeal now
@@stevesmede3165 Are you implying that DJT sabataged his own case by telling Blanche what do do and that Blanche should have known better than to listen to him?
Being a pathological liar means that one could never withstand the scrutiny of intense questioning without at any moment telling a lie. It's surprising that someone as dense as Trump could have anticipated that.
Trump is not stupid. He just pretends to be. When he talks to different audiences he carries himself differently.
Blanche could be eyeing a role in the media. He's shredded his reputation as a lawyer.
Fox watchers hear very warped versions of these events. There needs to be a law about any program calling itself news.
I like that Lawrence, lol. If Blanche is brave enough to come on your show, which I don't think he is.
Thank you Lawrence!
No witnesses from the defence side means that the FACTS are so oppressive that their witnesses can only make it worse. And therefore the verdict "GUILTY" is correct. V£OTE BLUE!
Diarrhea will always be Diarrhea.
No matter who will said it!
We hold up Trump as an example of what being a total failure looks like.
Hmm, perhaps his picture in the next Miriam-Webster, next to "failure".
@@automaticgainsaying His prison picture hopefully.
well, he's succeeded in something --being in our faces 24/7 ever since he took that escalator down to announce he was running for President.
@@hopeemch8511 It is one of his few successes, maybe his only.
“Sued for perjury?” I thought it was criminal not civil.
The defense complaining that witnesses were not called is so idiotic. YOU CAN CALL YOUR OWN WITNESSES!
I wonder if Blanche's excuse was to try to lay the groundwork to protect himself against a potential appeal because of ineffective counsel.
He may convince trump of that, but not a court.
Todd Blanche admitted said in that CNN interview "We were expecting this verdict"...... which is basically saying "we knew we didnt have a case but we had to pretend we did"
No...Todd Blanche...you don't have the burden of proof...however....you do have the burden of innocence.
Why did you not call witnesses?
Maybe....because they are all in prison?
No, he doesn't have the burden of innocence. That was under King George. Here in the U.S. you don't have to prove your innocence in court.
@@epochchange6803 Then why have defense attorneys? Their job is to protect/ prove ones innocence...
"136 years" is the maximum prison term Donald Trump could receive. That's four years for each of the 34 counts. 4 x 34 = 136.
If he got "Three months" for each count, that would be, 3 x 34 = 102 (months) or / 12 = 8 years and 8 months
If he gets just "One month" for each count, that would be 1 x 34 = 34 (months) or / 12 = 3 years and 10 months
Even if the judge suspends 3/4ths of any sentence, if he gets "One month or more per count" that's a minimum of 8 months in prison
And if the judge treats him like every other American he will not be given bail pending appeal and will be in jail for the Election, and till at least March 2025
I pick up corrupt vibes from Todd Blanche. The way he talks sounds evasive and deceitful.
Today Blanche is a clown
😂😂😂😂 for sure. Blanche will start wearing the orange makeup...as in the CNN interview he spoke from Trump's playbook! Trump needs to keep this lawyer!
BUT, an INNOCENT person has NOTHING to hide!
Does Blanche do stand-up comic for Trump?
Thanks Lawrence for having your panel explain the issues of testimony. Every time you hear Trump speak for a couple of sentences in a row, it’s like listening to a mentally challenged 4th grader
Thanks for sharing
I just love Andrew W
If he had testified, today we would know him as Perjury Don.
0:44 look at Lisa Rubin, bottom right when DJT talks about George Washington
I’d love to see you interview Todd Blanche!
I could have called witnesses but they would have filled holes for the prosecution. Right, Blanche admits that it was proven without a reasonable doubt and the jury agrees.
He did want to testify but only if he if he could do so under the rules of his “alternative facts” universe.
Is trump saying is big mouth would get him in trouble again?
How delicate and considerate of him.
I love Lisa Rubens Wilma Flintstone necklace. Well played Lisa LOL
Trump's accomplices did jail time for this, Trump should also serve jail time.
Obviously the prosecution didn’t need the witnesses but Trump did.
It is truly amazing when someone says they didn't testify because they would have committed perjury, really ...
That *SCOFF!* reminded me of a High School Cheerleader.
What is obvious is that Todd Blanche has no idea. This choice by Trump of counsel for the defence is consistent with every other mistake that Trump has made in his life. Enjoy your meal.
Fact: Todd Blanche is a Biden plant in trump's defense team. Proof: Todd Blanch JUST switched registration from Dem to GOP as he took the case.
Blanche was a prosecutor years back, Popok says, and never a defense lawyer -- so why choose him? However, we must observe that very few lawyers with good reps are willing to even think about representing Felonious Trumpty Dumpty any more. Habba Babba was a real estate lawyer in NJ. Susan Necheles has kept a low profile on the team -- leading us to assume she's trying to survive unscathed.
So the title of the video was click bait, got it. 😆
:25-50 if you want truth.
Wrong 😆 Did you not watch/hear what trump said 🥴 Omg 🤭
I am not a lawyer, but I would never say as a defense attorney that I didn't call witnesses because it will have help the prosecution team.
Costello was a disastrous witness for the defense, and Trump would have been even worse.
It looks like Trump finally won the popular vote. Odor in the court. Don the CONvict will now be wearing an Orange jumpsuit to match his orange tan... okay, that's better than 99 percent of the comments I've seen. I should be able to get at least 20 likes for those cringeworthy comments
Just come out already.
Desperate for likes, huh? Kinda sad.
@@didmooretheundone2299 lol. No I could give af about likes. That should be obvious.
So sad you prefer failed usa over Trump. Have fun with biden
@@luke9361 you are easily manipulated.
The defense attorney is stating who the successful prosecution should have called as witnesses? Now, considering the thumping that he received, I would love to know why he thinks the prosecution should have called these witnesses. I'm as confused as he apparently is.
Maybe it would of been too funny to see him plead the 5th the entire time? Shame, shame, shame on you Blanche!
Todd Blanche blaming the Prosecution for not calling witnesses for the defense… WOW. Blanche needs to get a new profession…
I am not a lawyer but the way I understand how the system works is that if a witness is called and asserts a 'fact' and that statement goes unchallenged, the jury is entitled to accept that statement as FACT!
The defendant has the right to cross examine witnesses and challenge statements made by those witnesses..
If the defendant chooses not to do that, it is on them.
That's what I've heard, too. Except I think they are allowed to consider any credibility issues with the witness stating the "facts." Blanche did try to undermine Cohen's credibility, but not skillfully, and the prosecution presented corroborating evidence for everything Cohen said and successfully had him explain how his motive for lying before was in support of Trump, which he has stopped wanting to do after going to prison for him, understandably.
@@shantalynn But it was probably Pecker´s testimony that Trump boasted about his relationship with Stormy D that was more damning. because the jury specifically wanted transcripts of Pecker´s testimony. Yet again it seems it was Trump´s big mouth, even years back, that got him convicted.
To me, the part that really hit home is when he said he did not understand the charges against him. That people in the US still want to elect a man who does not have the mental capacity to understand the charges to the highest office in the land shows the dept of the failure of the American people.
He IS right. The defence has no obligation to prove innocence. It is the prosecution that has to prove guilt. However, if the prosecution does not call witnesses that the defence thought they should have called, the defence had every right to call those very same witnesses to bolster it's case. A defence attorney csnnot say "I didnt call some witnesses to testify because I thought the defence should have." To me that's the sign of an incompetent attorney. Either that or the defence attorney is aware that if he called the witnesses he thought the prosecution should have, they would have made it worse for his client.
Poor Todd Blanch. He is in shock after watching his legal career being flushed down the toilet.
Ahhh, so many delicious details to unfold. Thank you!