Veteran prosecutors dissect the Wisconsin electors scheme, discuss Supreme Court ruling on ballot issues, and analyze the implications of Weisselberg's guilty plea. They explore legal victories, congressional authority, and the complexities surrounding Trump's CFO amidst ongoing legal battles.
Alan Weisselberg's guilty plea for perjury complicates Trump's defense strategy in upcoming trial.
Delay in trials related to Mar-a-Lago and DC cases causes uncertainty and legal complications.
Deep dives
Alan Weisselberg's Guilty Plea for Perjury
Alan Weisselberg, the chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, has pleaded guilty to lying under oath in a civil fraud case involving Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. Weisselberg admitted that he provided false testimony during depositions for the civil case, acknowledging that his statements were untrue at the time. This development adds another legal complication for Weisselberg and potentially impacts the upcoming trial for Trump.
Trial Delay in Mar-a-Lago Case
The federal cases related to Mar-a-Lago, involving Donald Trump, are currently on hold without a set trial date. In the DC case, the judge expressed skepticism about a proposed timeline, delaying proceedings further. The pending motions and pre-trial preparations are stalled due to the absence of a trial date, creating uncertainty and delays in the legal process.
Impact on Donald Trump's Defense Strategy
Alan Weisselberg's guilty plea for perjury poses challenges for Donald Trump's defense strategy in the upcoming trial. With Weisselberg admitting to providing false testimony under oath, his credibility as a potential witness for the defense is severely compromised. The discrepancy between Weisselberg's treatment and that of Michael Cohen, both admitting to perjury, may become a focal point during the trial.
Weisselberg's Continued Loyalty to Trump
Despite pleading guilty to lying under oath in the civil fraud case, Alan Weisselberg remained on the Trump Organization's payroll throughout his legal troubles, receiving payments while cooperating with the organization. This loyalty to Trump, evident in his actions, raises questions about his motivations and the extent of his commitment to protect Trump's interests.
After the settlement in Wisconsin over the fraudulent electors scheme, veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord analyze the importance of what came to light as a result of the litigation against James Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and 10 ‘alternate’ electors. Mary was part of the team arguing the case and gives expansive context to the ongoing efforts to overturn the 2020 election. They then turn to the Supreme Court’s decision on the Colorado ballot issue, and why, despite a unanimous vote, there may be dissension in the ranks. And they wrap up with a look at the timing of the Florida documents case and Trump’s former CFO Allen Weisselberg’s guilty plea on federal perjury charges.
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