Meet the Press NOW – June 27
Meet the Press
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The Value of the Audio Recording
Joyce Vance: The value of that tape is evidence for prosecutors and it bears on multiple issues. It helps to establish the fact that the former president was well aware that he no longer had the ability to declassify documents. If Donald Trump chooses to put forward much of what he says publicly as a defense, then they'll be able to cross-examine him. They can use these prior inconsistent statements to refresh his recollection or ask him when were you lying? Were you lying then or were you lying now? This situation will likely evolve as prosecutors move forward with their case.
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