Serious Trouble
Rudy Got Served!
May 21, 2024
Rudy, America’s Mayor, celebrated his 80th birthday bash in Palm Beach, taunting Arizona AG Kris Mayes for failing to serve his summons. Trump edits surrogates' statements, Paul Pelosi's attacker sentenced with a hitch, and Hunter Biden faces trouble. Legal discussions include ineffective cross-examination strategies, Trump testifying, Rudy Giuliani's eventful week, and legal consequences at an 80th birthday bash.
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- Todd Blanche's ineffective cross-examination of Michael Cohen in Trump's trial raised concerns about defense strategy.
- Allegations of Trump editing statements of surrogates to echo his rhetoric could violate the gag order during his trial.
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Cross-examination in Trump's Criminal Trial
In Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the cross-examination of Michael Cohen by Todd Blanche raised eyebrows. Blanche's questioning style, including calling Cohen names, wasn't seen as effective. While some points highlighted Cohen's bias against Trump, the extensive cross-examination over several days lacked conciseness and impact. The approach led to jury disinterest and even laughter, compromising the defense's strategy.
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