Serious Trouble
Is Michael Cohen a Good Witness?
May 14, 2024
Former lawyer of Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, discusses why he paid for Stormy Daniels' silence and Trump's state of mind. Indicted Rep. Cuellar faces more trouble, Sen. Menendez's trial begins, and Steve Bannon loses appeal for contempt of Congress. Rudy Giuliani sued again. Podcast delves into trial strategies, witness credibility, jury selection significance, legal analysis, prison assignments, and Giuliani's legal battle.
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Quick takeaways
- Despite the gag order, Trump's surrogates publicly criticize Michael Cohen, bypassing restrictions.
- Michael Cohen's controlled testimony, despite credibility issues, sheds light on Trump's intent.
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Violation of Gag Order and Surrogates' Statements in Court
Despite the gag order, Donald Trump's surrogates like Senator Rick Scott and Senator Tommy Tuberville have made public statements critical of Michael Cohen and the jury pool in Manhattan. While the gag order doesn't apply to these surrogates, Trump's influence on their remarks is evident. This tactic allows Trump to bypass the restrictions of the gag order through his supporters' statements.
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