Legal AF by MeidasTouch FED UP Judge CLEARS THE COURT at Trump Trial
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May 21, 2024 Tensions soared in the courtroom as Trump's defense witness, Bob Costello, faced serious backlash for his disrespectful demeanor towards the judge. With eye-rolls and interruptions, Costello's attempts to intimidate only cleared the jury and led to contempt charges. Michael Popok dives deep into Costello's connections with Trump and Giuliani, analyzing how such outrageous conduct might have backfired, ultimately damaging the defense’s case in the eyes of the jury.
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Defense Witness Backfires
- Bob Costello was called as Trump's defense witness despite objections and quickly undermined that strategy.
- Michael Popok says Costello's conduct backfired and hurt Trump's case in front of the jury.
Longstanding Trump Ties
- Michael Popok recounts Costello's long ties to Trump and Rudy Giuliani from their SDNY days.
- Popok highlights Costello's role contacting Michael Cohen during the 2018 FBI investigation to keep Cohen loyal to Trump.
Politicized Witness Choice
- Costello had previously testified to the grand jury and publicly attacked the case, making him a controversial pick.
- Popok argues that background made him an obvious political advocate, not an impartial witness.