These Are Not The Defenses You Are Looking For 👀

Trump has until Friday night at 5 pm to submit his response. But one of his lawyers previewed his defense: Trump is merely defending himself from political attacks, the order is ambiguous, and his “republication” of others’ statements cannot constitute a violation. 8/

— Lisa Rubin (@lawofruby) April 18, 2024

The “political attacks” defense doesn’t fly in the context of a criminal case. Try harder.

The “order is ambiguous” is boilerplate. You always throw that in, so you can argue (now or later) that it’s too vague to be enforceable. Throw it against the wall, see what sticks.

“Replication” is too cute by half. Presumably they have something better they are saving for the brief; because otherwise, they got nuthin’.