Judge Jeanine: Trump knew exactly who Michael Cohen was
Summary
TLDRThe transcript discusses the trial against Donald Trump involving hush money payments, with Michael Cohen as a key witness. Cohen, Trump's former attorney, is portrayed as desperate for approval and willing to go to great lengths, including secretly recording Trump. The discussion highlights Cohen's credibility issues, his past as a convicted felon, and the ethical concerns regarding his secret recordings. The speakers argue that despite the media's portrayal of Cohen's testimony as a 'bombshell,' there is still no concrete evidence of a crime. They also criticize the prosecution's reliance on Cohen's testimony and the potential legal and ethical implications of the case.
Takeaways
- ๐ Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, is taking the stand in a hush money trial against Trump, where he is portrayed as a desperate and duplicitous man seeking Trump's approval.
- ๐ค Cohen is accused of secretly recording Trump without his knowledge and using a home equity line of credit to handle situations for his boss, yet there is still no evidence of a crime presented.
- ๐ซ Trump is currently unable to respond to Cohen's allegations due to legal constraints.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Public opinion seems to be that there is no crime committed, and the case is seen as an attempt to keep Trump from being paid for four weeks.
- ๐ค Trump's lawyers have not yet addressed Cohen's credibility, which is expected to be a key point in their defense.
- ๐บ Cohen has been criticized for his actions, including posting about Trump on TikTok and promoting a reality show called 'The Fixer,' which could impact his credibility.
- ๐ก There is a strong sentiment against Cohen, with some suggesting that the prosecutors are acting worse than the person they are targeting, Trump.
- ๐คจ The media's portrayal of Cohen's testimony as 'bombshell' is questioned, especially when it involves privileged attorney-client conversations.
- ๐ Cohen's credibility is further undermined by his history, including being disbarred, convicted of felonies, and serving prison time.
- ๐ฅ The jury is presented with a contrast between the positive accounts of working for Trump and the negative portrayal of Cohen.
- ๐ The legality and ethics of Cohen secretly taping his client, Trump, is a point of contention, with some viewing it as a violation of attorney-client privilege.
Q & A
What is the main subject of the trial mentioned in the transcript?
-The main subject of the trial is the hush money payments allegedly made by Donald Trump, with Michael Cohen as a key witness.
Why is Michael Cohen considered a controversial figure in this trial?
-Michael Cohen is considered controversial due to his past as a convicted felon and his history of lying, which raises questions about his credibility as a witness.
What is the criticism against Michael Cohen for secretly recording Donald Trump?
-Critics argue that secretly recording a client is an ethical violation of attorney-client privilege and reflects poorly on Cohen's trustworthiness.
What is the significance of the fact that there is still no evidence of a crime presented in the trial?
-The lack of evidence of a crime raises doubts about the strength of the case against Donald Trump and suggests that the prosecution may not meet the burden of proof.
Why is the media's portrayal of Michael Cohen's testimony as 'bombshell' questioned in the transcript?
-The questioning arises because the media's portrayal implies a significant revelation, yet the content of the testimony and its reliability are disputed by the discussants.
What is the argument made by the discussants regarding the use of a convicted felon as a witness against Donald Trump?
-The discussants argue that using a convicted felon as a witness may backfire, as it could taint the jury's perception of the case and the credibility of the prosecution.
What is the implication of Michael Cohen's actions in seeking redemption and 'paying it forward' as mentioned in the transcript?
-The implication is that Cohen is attempting to rebuild his reputation and contribute positively to society after his legal troubles, although the sincerity of his actions is questioned.
Why is there skepticism about the effectiveness of the legal system in the transcript?
-The skepticism stems from the perception that the legal system is being weaponized and used for political purposes, rather than upholding justice.
What is the discussants' view on the strategy of the District Attorney (D.A.) Alvin Bragg in the trial?
-The discussants express doubt about D.A. Bragg's strategy, suggesting that it may be flawed and that he may be risking his career on a weak case.
How is the discussion framing the role of Michael Cohen in relation to Donald Trump?
-The discussion frames Michael Cohen as a disgruntled and desperate former associate who is willing to do anything to gain approval and possibly exact revenge.
What is the general sentiment towards the jury's perception of the case as discussed in the transcript?
-The general sentiment is that the jury may not be convinced by the prosecution's case, particularly due to the controversial nature of the main witness, Michael Cohen.
Outlines
๐ The Testimony of Michael Cohen: Trump's Former Attorney
The first paragraph discusses Michael Cohen's testimony in the hush money trial against Donald Trump. Cohen, described as a desperate and duplicitous man, is portrayed as someone who would do anything for Trump's approval, including secretly recording him. Despite allegations, there is still no concrete evidence of a crime. The paragraph also touches on the inability of Trump to respond due to legal constraints, and the perception of the case as politically motivated, with references to the New York legal system being 'weaponized.' It further mentions Cohen's credibility being questioned due to his past actions and his attempt to profit from the situation through a reality show called 'The Fixer.'
๐ค Credibility Concerns and the Role of Client-Attorney Privilege
The second paragraph focuses on the credibility issues surrounding Michael Cohen, particularly his secret recording of his client, Donald Trump. It emphasizes the breach of attorney-client privilege and the negative implications this has on Cohen's trustworthiness. The discussion also includes the reactions of various legal scholars and the public to the taping of conversations, with some finding it odd but not illegal. The paragraph further speculates on the motivations behind the payments made and the lack of direct evidence implicating Trump. It concludes with anticipation for the cross-examination, which is expected to be intense and revealing of Cohen's credibility challenges.
๐ The Legal and Ethical Implications of Cohen's Actions
The third paragraph delves into the legal and ethical implications of Michael Cohen's actions, including his status as a convicted felon and perjurer. It highlights the negative perception of Cohen and the potential motivations for him to lie and attempt to tarnish Trump's reputation. The discussion points out that Trump did not sign any documents related to the alleged wrongdoing and questions the relevance of conversations that did not involve him directly. The paragraph also criticizes the prosecution's reliance on Cohen's testimony and the ethical violation of taping a client without consent. Finally, it emphasizes the burden of proof on the prosecution and the lack of obligation for the defense to present a statement, asserting that the case against Trump is weak.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กMichael Cohen
๐กDonald Trump
๐กAlvin Bragg
๐กHush Money Trial
๐กTestimony
๐กAttorney-Client Privilege
๐กPerjury
๐ก
๐กThe Fixer
๐กWeaponized Legal System
๐กCross Examination
๐กEthical Violation
Highlights
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, is taking the stand in the hush money trial against Trump.
Cohen is described as a desperate and duplicitous man, longing for Trump's approval.
Cohen secretly recorded Trump without his knowledge, raising questions about attorney-client privilege.
Despite the trial, there is still no evidence of a crime directly linked to Trump.
Trump's lawyers have not yet had the opportunity to challenge Cohen's credibility.
Cohen's recent actions, such as posting on TikTok about Trump, may affect his credibility in court.
Cohen is promoting a reality show called 'The Fixer,' which could be seen as an attempt to profit from the situation.
The discussion highlights the potential ethical violation of a lawyer secretly recording their client.
There is debate over whether the taped conversation between Cohen and Trump is admissible and relevant to the case.
The prosecution's reliance on Cohen's testimony, a convicted felon, is questioned by the participants.
The defense argues that the prosecution may actually be retrying Cohen with Trump as the target.
The jury is presented with contrasting images of Trump, from Cohen's negative perspective and others' positive experiences.
Cohen's lack of a law license and job, and his desperation, are highlighted as factors that may influence his testimony.
The importance of the jury believing Cohen's motive for making payments on behalf of Trump is emphasized.
The defense suggests that the prosecution has not proven Trump's direct involvement in the alleged crimes.
The expectation of an intense and revealing cross-examination of Cohen by Trump's lawyers is mentioned.
The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and the defense is under no obligation to present a statement.
The final argument emphasizes the unethical nature of Cohen taping a client and questions the significance of the recording.
Transcripts
THE FIXTURE TURN A PHOTO.
MICHAEL COHEN FINALLY TAKING THE
STAND AND ALVIN BRAGG'S
HUSH MONEY TRIAL AGAINST
DONALD TRUMP WHERE THE RADICAL
D.A. PUTTING ALL OF HIS CHIPS IN
THE TESTIMONY OF THE DISGRACED
SERIAL PERJURING CONVICTED FELON
THAT IS BEHIND PRISON WALLS FOR
13 MONTHS.
TODAY, THE JURY GOT TO HEAR FROM
A DESPERATE AND DUPLICITOUS MAN.
LONGING FOR TRUMP'S APPROVAL AND
AFFIRMATION AND WILL DO ANYTHING
FOR ED INCLUDING TAKING OUT A
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT TO
TAKE CARE OF THE SITUATION FOR
HIS BOSS.
SECRETLY RECORDING DONALD TRUMP
WITHOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE.
STILL NO EVIDENCE OF A CRIME ย
YET.
TRUMP IS STILL GAGGED AND UNABLE
TO RESPOND TO HIS FORMER
ATTORNEY.
>> EVERYBODY'S SAYING, THERE IS
NO CRIME.
D.A. BRAGG -- BY THE WAY, HE
TURNED IT DOWN IN THE CASE.
IT COULDN'T BE BROUGHT BECAUSE
SEVEN YEARS AGO, EIGHT YEARS
AGO, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
THERE IS NO CRIME HERE.
THIS IS 4 WEEKS OF KEEPING ME
FROM NOT GETTING PAID.
THE WHOLE WORLD IS LAUGHING NOW
FROM NEW YORK, WEAPONIZED LEGAL
SYSTEM.
>> Jesse: TRUMP'S LAWYERS
HAVEN'T YET HAD THE CHANCE TO
DUNK ON COHEN'S CREDIBILITY.
THEY WILL HAVE PLENTY OF
MATERIAL TO WORK WITH.
LAST MONTH, HE SAID HE WOULD
CEASE POSTING ANYTHING ABOUT
TRUMP DURING THE TRIAL.
HE GOES ON TIKTOK TO TRASH AND
WEARING A SHIRT THAT SHOWS THE
FORMER PRESIDENT BEHIND BARS AND
OF ORANGE JUMPSUIT AND
HANDCUFFS.
ALSO TRYING TO CASH IN BY
SHOPPING THIS REALITY SHOW
CALLED "THE FIXER."
>> MY NAME IS MICHAEL COHEN.
FOR YEARS, I WAS A PERSONAL
LAWYER FOR A NOTORIOUS AND BAD
MAN.
SINCE THEN, I'VE BEEN ON A
JOURNEY OF REDEMPTION LOOKING TO
SET THINGS RIGHT.
NOW I'M PAYING IT FORWARD.
WIELDING THE TOOLS THAT I'VE
LEARNED IN TROUBLE.
THE LITTLE GUY DOESN'T USUALLY
HAVE ACCESS TO PEOPLE WITH MY
PARTICULAR SET OF SKILLS.
>> Jesse: GREG, YOU'RE
LAUGHING THE HARDEST.
YOU GET TO GO FIRST.
>> Greg: IT'S AMAZING TO SEE
HIM DO THAT.
I'M VERY SHINY BY THE WAY.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON
HERE.
I WENT FOR A BIG RUN.
[LAUGHTER]
IT DOES I'M SORRY.
IT'S HARD TO POKE HOLES IN
COHEN'S TERRITORY.
IT'S ALL HOLES AND NO CHEESE.
IT'S ALL AIRED.
CALLING HIMSELF THE FIXER, WHAT
HAS HE FIXED?
HE COULDN'T FIX A PARKING
TICKET.
LOOK AT HISTORY RIGHT NOW.
IT'S LIKE JESSE PITCHING A SHOW
AND HUMILITY.
IT SHOULD BE CALLED "THE RAT."
HE LOOKS LIKE A RAT.
IT'S A LESSON IN LAW FAIR.
WHERE AM I LOOKING?
OVER HERE?
ONCE THEY SET THEIR SITE ON THE
TARGET, A SLIGHT REGULAR
WARFARE.
THEY END UP ACTING WORSE AND
DOING MORE TERRIBLE THINGS AND
ALIGNING YOURSELF WITH MORE
DESPICABLE ROTTEN PEOPLE THAN
THE ACTUAL PERSON THAT YOU ARE
TARGETING.
WHAT IS WORSE?
TRUMP TAKEN THE LAWYER LAWYER'S
ADVICE AT EXPENSE OR WHAT THE
PROSECUTORS ARE DOING, WHICH ARE
USING THE FELON TO CREATE A
LEGAL EXPERIENCE TO IMPRISON THE
DEFENDANT IN A WEIRD WAY.
THEY DON'T KNOW IT, BUT THEY ARE
PROSECUTING MICHAEL COHEN RIGHT
NOW INSTEAD OF TRUMP.
THIS IS THE CLEAR FOR PALESTINE
MOMENT.
THE ACTIVISTS THAT HATE JEWS SO
MUCH THAT THEY ALIGN WITH PEOPLE
WHO WOULD ACTIVELY EXTERMINATE
THEM.
THE MEDIA ALLYING WITH THE
OBVIOUS CRIMINAL AND FELON TO
TAKE DOWN TRUMP.
NEVER MIND THAT IT WILL STAIN
EVERYBODY INVOLVED IN THIS.
YOU COULDN'T PICK BETTER
WITNESSES ON BEHALF OF TRUMP.
NO ONE CAN TAKE THIS GUY
SERIOUSLY.
EVEN THE GUY THAT DRAWS HIM IS
HAVING PROBLEMS.
ONE LAST THING.
IT'S AMAZING HOW THE MEDIA
CALLED COHEN'S TESTIMONY
BOMBSHELL'S WHEN HE BROUGHT UP
LAMIA.
THAT WAS A CONVERSATION THAT
RECORDED BETWEEN THIS LIAR AND
TRUMP.
SHUT IN THE BOMBSHELL BE THAT
THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT A
PRIVILEGE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A
LAWYER AND CLIENT?
YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IF IT IS
TRUE.
WHY ARE YOU REPORTING ON IT?
THEY CAN'T EVEN EXPLAIN THE
CRIME.
>> Jesse: THIS IS FOLLOWING UP
THE LAST STAR WITNESS WHO WAS A
WOMAN WHO GETS PAID TO HAVE SEX
WITH MEN ON TELEVISION.
>> Katie: THANK YOU, I'M
AWARE.
>> Jesse: SHE HAS SEX FOR
MONEY ON TELEVISION.
>> Katie: I DON'T NEED YOU TO
HOLD MY HAND.
IF YOU LOOK AT THE TESTIMONY
FROM TODAY, THERE'S NOT A LOT OF
NEW THAT MICHAEL COHEN IS ABLE
TO PRODUCE TO THE JURY, NOT TO
MENTION THE REPORTERS TALKING
ABOUT THIS BECAUSE WE CAN
TELEVISE IT.
COMING INTO TODAY, NOT A SINGLE
WITNESS AS ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY
ABOUT MICHAEL COHEN.
WHEN YOU START HEARING THAT HE
IS SECRETLY RECORDED HIS CLIENT
WHO IS DONALD TRUMP, THAT GOES
INTO HIS POCKET OF CREDIBILITY
AS NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO
SOMEONE THAT IS TRUSTWORTHY.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE.
TRUST YOUR ATTORNEY.
HE SECRETLY RECORDS THEM SO HE
CAN USE IT AGAINST THEM LATER.
THAT IS SOMETHING I THINK MOST
PEOPLE SAY IS A RED FLAG FOR
THEM.
I AM SURPRISED TESTIFIED HE
WENT TO PRISON FOR FRAUD.
STORMY DANIELS WHO OWES
DONALD TRUMP HUNDREDS OF
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN A
DEFAMATION CASE.
MICHAEL AVENATTI SERVING PRISON
GIVEN HOW MUCH THE MEDIA AND THE
LEFT UPHELD HIM AS THE ONE GUY
WHO COULD BRING DOWN TRUMP.
THAT IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN
HOPING FOR WITH MICHAEL COHEN.
>> Greg: WHEN DO THEY TEACH
YOU IN LAW SCHOOL, HAROLD THAT
YOU SHOULD SECRETLY RECORD YOUR
CLIENT?
>> Harold: I NEVER TOOK THAT
CLASS.
IT IS GOOD TO BE BACK AROUND
THIS TABLE.
I WOULD AGREE THAT A LOT HAS
BEEN SAID.
GREG MAKES PROBABLY THE MOST
INTERESTING POINT.
I WOULD BE INTERESTING TO HEAR
THE JUDGE'S REACTION.
THIS SAME SET OF FACTS IT SEEMS
LIKE MR. COHEN WAS TRIED ON
YEARS AGO A WHILE BACK, RETRYING
HIM WITH A TARGET OF
PRESIDENT TRUMP WHICH I THINK IS
INTERESTING.
I HEARD A NUMBER OF LEGAL
SCHOLARS TODAY ON DIFFERENT
NETWORKS AND OUR OWN NETWORK
ABOUT THE TAPING OF THIS
CONVERSATION.
THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT SOMETIMES
LAWYERS BELIEVE THAT THEY NEED
TO HAVE SOMETHING ON RECORD A
CLIENT MAY BE SAYING OR THINKING
ABOUT OR -- YOU NEVER TAKE THEM.
YOU HAVE A WITNESS WITH YOU AND
WRITE IT DOWN YOURSELF.
IT IS BIZARRE BUT NOT ILLEGAL TO
TAPE YOUR CLIENT AND BE ABLE TO
PLAY IT BACK.
I FOUND THAT REALLY ODD.
THE FLIP SIDE OF IT.
THE EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE
TRYING TO ESTABLISH HERE WITH
COHEN WHETHER OR NOT THESE
PAYMENTS WERE MADE OR WHAT THE
MOTIVATION WHERE FURTHER
PAYMENTS.
I DIDN'T SEE ALL OF IT.
I SAW A LOT OF THE TRANSCRIPT.
I SAW A LOT OF WHAT WAS BEING
WRITTEN ABOUT REPORTING WE HAVE
FROM THE COURTROOM.
THIS IS ONLY DIRECT.
IT SEEMS LIKE COHEN CHECKSUM OF
THE BOXES THAT THE PROSECUTORS
MIGHT'VE WANTED HIM TO A CHECK
AS FAR AS ESTABLISHING
MOTIVATION.
I'M NOT YET SEEING WHERE
MR. TRUMP WAS IN ON ALL OF THIS
IN TERMS OF DIRECTING IT ALL.
I GUESS WE WILL HAVE SOME MORE
OF THAT TESTIMONY LATER.
I THINK I CAN QUOTE THE JUDGE ON
THIS PIVOTAL LAST WEEK.
JUDGE GAVE US A GREAT DEFINITION
LAST WEEK.
IS HE CONVINCING BEING COHEN?
IF THE JURY BELIEVES HIM
ON 2 FRANCE, ONE THAT THE REASON
THAT THE PRESIDENT PAID THIS
MONEY WAS BECAUSE THE CAMPAIGN
ADVANCEMENT AND 2 THAT HE
WAS IN ON ALL OF IT, THEN THE
JURY IS GOING TO HAVE -- YOU
UNDERSTAND NOW WHY THE
PROSECUTION THINKS THERE'S
SOMETHING FOR THE JURY TO
ANSWER.
ALL OF THIS IS REALLY NOT FAIR
FOR THE PRESIDENT AT THIS MOMENT
TO THE CROSS EXAMINATION ย
HAPPENS.
WE SHARED LAST WEEK WITH SOME OF
THE CREDIBILITY CHALLENGES THAT
HAVE BEEN PRESENTED ABOUT
MR. COHEN.
THE CROSS EXAMINATION WILL
CERTAINLY BE INTERESTING AND
INCREDIBLY INTENSE.
>> Greg: TAKE US THROUGH WHAT
HAPPENED TODAY AND TELL ME WHAT
IT MEANS.
>> Judge Jeanine: I DON'T
KNOW.
>> Judge Jeanine: LET ME TELL
YOU SOMETHING DETERMINATIVE.
MICHAEL COHEN IS A MAN WITH A
CAUSE.
HE IS A MAN WITHOUT A COMPANY.
HE IS A MAN WITHOUT A LAW
LICENSE.
HE'S A MAN WITHOUT A JOB.
AND HE IS A MAN WHO IS ย
DESPERATE.
SO HE NEEDS A CONVICTION.
HE NEEDS FOR PEOPLE TO BELIEVE
HIM IN ORDER TO SURVIVE.
BECAUSE MICHAEL COHEN HAS
DESTROYED HIMSELF AND ALL OF
THIS.
THE ONLY WAY HE GOES FORWARD IN
LIFE IS IF HE HELPS CONVICT
DONALD TRUMP.
THE AMAZING PART OF THIS IS IN
ORDER TO DO THAT, HE WILL DO
WHATEVER IS NECESSARY.
SO LET'S TALK ABOUT THE TABLE
BEING SENT TO YOU.
THE TABLE IS SET.
MICHAEL COHEN COMES IN AS THE
BULLY, LEFT ET CETERA THE GUY
WHO BREAKS THINGS -- THAT'S WHY
THEY NEED FIXING.
HE COMES IN AS A JERK,
SELF-CENTERED, A GUY WHO IS
HATED, AND A GUY WHO IS
SCREAMING AT PEOPLE, PRONE TO
EXAGGERATION, HOSTILE, AND
THROWS A BARRAGE OF INSULTS.
THAT IS WHAT WE HAVE HEARD ON
THE PEOPLE'S DIRECT CASE.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT DONALD TRUMP
FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED FROM
HIM IS THAT IT WAS FANTASTIC
WORKING FOR HIM.
THAT IS A QUOTE.
HE WAS A REALLY GOOD BOSS.
HE WAS A MULTITASKER.
HE WAS A HARD WORKER.
IT WAS GREAT WORKING FOR HIM.
THAT IS YOUR TABLE.
NOW, YOU HAVE GOT THE MAIN
WITNESS AS MICHAEL COHEN, THE
HATED GUY GOING INTO THIS TRIAL.
THIS GUY IS SO CORRUPT.
HE'S NOT JUST A CORRUPTED FELON.
HE IS A CONVICTED LION AND A
CONVICTED PERJURER.
THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF
INCREDIBLE.
HE SHOULD HAVE A SIGN ON HIS
FOREHEAD THAT READS "LIAR."
BECAUSE WE HAVE DEFENDANTS WHO
GO INTO COURT THAT WE
CROSS-EXAMINE THE MASS BALANCE.
YOU ARE PER SE UNBELIEVABLE WHEN
YOU ARE CONVICTED OF PERJURY.
LET'S CONTINUE WITH THIS.
HE IS INCREDIBLE AS A MATTER OF
LAW.
HE IS A GUY WHO GOES IN AND LIES
TO THE BANK ANALYZE WHO HE PUTS
ON THE BANK STATEMENT THE
PURPOSE OF THE LLC.
SAYS IT IS A RETAINER.
TRUMP SIGNED NOTHING.
HE IS NOT PUT A FINGER ON
DONALD TRUMP.
IT'S JUST LIKE STORMY DANIELS.
HE HATES DONALD TRUMP.
STORMIE HATES DONALD TRUMP.
AT THE END OF THE DAY, THE
QUESTION IS, IF THERE'S A
CONVERSATION BETWEEN ALOE
EISENBERG AND MICHAEL COHEN,
WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH
DONALD TRUMP IF DONALD TRUMP DID
NOT SIGN ANYTHING OR WAS NOT
PART OF THE CONVERSATION?
I WILL TELL YOU ANOTHER
MOTIVATION FOR MICHAEL COHEN TO
LIE AND TRY TO DESTROY
DONALD TRUMP.
WHAT BIGGER INSULTS IS IT IS FOR
DONALD TRUMP AS HIS FIXER AS
MICHAEL CALLED THEMSELVES AND TO
NOT BE INVITED INTO THE
WHITE HOUSE?
DO YOU KNOW IN MANHATTAN WITH
ALL HIS FRIENDS, HE SAYS I'M
GOING TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
DONALD IS THE PRESIDENT.
I'M PROBABLY GOING TO BE HIS
COUNSEL.
DONALD TRUMP KNEW NOT TO INVITE
HIM.
DONALD TRUMP KNEW NOT TO MAKE
THEM PART OF THE TEAM.
DONALD TRUMP KNEW EXACTLY WHAT
HE WAS.
FINALLY, THIS IS ONE ON ONE
PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT.
YOU BELIEVE ONE OR THE OTHER.
THEY ARE SO WRONG ON THAT.
THIS IS NOT A ONE ON ONE.
THERE IS NO OBLIGATION ON THE
PART OF A DEFENSE TO PRESENT ANY
KIND OF STATEMENT WHATSOEVER.
THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE
PEOPLE BEYOND A REASONABLE
DOUBT.
THE DEFENDANT YOU CANNOT INFER
OR ANYTHING AT THE DEFENDANT
CHOOSES NOT TO TESTIFY.
FINALLY, WHO IS IN THE COURTROOM
TODAY?
ALVIN BRAGG AGAIN SQUEEZING INTO
ONE OF THOSE PEWS.
BECAUSE HE KNOWS HIS CAREER IS
OVER.
HE KNOWS HIS CASE IS A LOSER.
HE KNOWS THAT AS WEAK AS THIS
JURY LOOKS IN TERMS OF THE JURY
THAT IS GOING TO STAND UP AND