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Opening Arguments

The Trump Trial Is On, and Lordy There Are Transcripts!

Apr 24, 2024
01:03:31
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The podcast delves into the first trial of a former US President with 34 felony counts. They cover dramatic readings of opening statements, discuss the Manhattan DA's case, and Trump's defense strategy. The episode also includes analysis of trial transcripts, Michael Cohen's credibility challenges, and courtroom drama.
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Quick takeaways

  • The defense focused on portraying Trump as innocent and criticized the DA's case, emphasizing innocence and involving attorneys.
  • Objections and interventions by the judge disrupted the defense's argument with disputes over Cohen's credibility and unproven facts.

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Opening Statements Analysis

The defense opening statement focuses on portraying President Trump as innocent and criticizing the Manhattan District Attorney's case, emphasizing that Trump was cloaked in innocence. The defense argues about the presence of counsel, stating that everything was done with attorneys involved, but the judge excludes this defense tactic during the trial. The defense also attempts to challenge Michael Cohen's credibility through suggestions of his lies and previous testimonies, leading to objections and sidebar discussions about mischaracterizations and misleading statements by the defense attorney.

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