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The Daily
The Closing Arguments in the Trump Trial
May 29, 2024
Jonah Bromwich, a criminal justice reporter for The New York Times, shares insights from the pivotal closing arguments in the trial of Donald Trump. He discusses the prosecution's compelling case, bolstered by impactful testimonies, and critiques the defense's strategy to question witness credibility and downplay Trump’s involvement. The podcast also sheds light on the jury dynamics in such a landmark trial, revealing the complexities faced by jurors as they navigate 34 charges against the backdrop of significant political implications.
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- Defense highlights case as business record falsification, distancing Trump from dubious documents.
- Prosecution reinforces case with testimonies beyond Cohen, constructing coherent narrative placing Trump at center of election conspiracy cover-up.
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Defense's Alternative Theory Presentation
During the defense's closing argument, Todd Blanche highlights three pillars in the defense's strategy. First, he emphasizes that the case is primarily about falsifying business records rather than the sensational elements. Second, he distances Trump from the dubious documents, asserting that Trump was not involved in their creation due to his official duties. Finally, the defense attacks Michael Cohen's credibility, focusing on inconsistencies in his testimony.
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