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ShazzieB

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5. I think you're asking the wrong question.

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Wed May 15, 2024, 02:36 AM

May 2024

All of which begs the question (to me) "If he's a lying liar, why not put him on the witness stand, where a lie is perjury?"

There is no one who can "put him on the witness stand," except Trump himself. His lawyers undoubtedly have an opinion on the matter, but they can't stop him if he decides to go ahead.

A defendant can't be compelled to testify at his own trial, and he can't be forced not to.

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The New York Turump Case Is Kind of Perfect. (George Conway) [View all] usonian May 2024 OP

He won't testify. Lawyers wouuld probably quit (if they could). OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 #1

That's right... 2naSalit May 2024 #2

You are..... OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 #3

Didn't he say the same Quanto Magnus May 2024 #7

Riveting.. TY! Cha May 2024 #4

I think you're asking the wrong question. ShazzieB May 2024 #5

d45 gets more et tu May 2024 #6

He would testify only if... WestMichRad May 2024 #8

Yeah, he'll testify, right after he releases his taxes (remember those?) 70sEraVet May 2024 #9