I Told You Trump’s Testimony Would Be A Mess

Why? Because his continued defamation of Carroll, even as the trial is ongoing, is entirely relevant to the jury’s consideration of punitive damages. 2/

— Lisa Rubin (@lawofruby) January 21, 2024

Trump is his own worst enemy.

Nor will they seek to show the infamous portion of Trump’s deposition in which he agrees that his statement on the Access Hollywood tape — that stars can do whatever they want to women — is “historically true,” and that he is a star. 4/

— Lisa Rubin (@lawofruby) January 21, 2024

Don’t go away, this is part two.

Finally, the letter lets a purely rhetorical linger: In light of Trump’s statements all last week, can he be trusted to offer relevant testimony, rather than a campaign event, if he takes the stand? FIN.

— Lisa Rubin (@lawofruby) January 21, 2024

Kaplan is already primed to stifle Trump. This could lead Kaplan to shut Trump down after only a few minutes and remove him from the stand. Trump might consider that a political win, but it won’t be a win in court.