Trump Will Not Learn That He Is In Court

😂😂😂Chicken shit liar!!!😂😂😂 https://t.co/J1sYdrkSb1

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 2, 2024

It’s a good lie for the camera, but it might get the justice’s attention.

A conviction can be overturned on appeal if a defendant can show that he didn’t understand his right to testify at a criminal trial. It is common for a judge to now question the defendant directly about his understanding of his right to testify which Merchan should do now.

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 2, 2024

Since Todd Blanche nodded his head yes when Trump claimed that his right to testify has been taken away because of the gag order, Merchan must start the day tomorrow inquiring of Trump’s understanding AND whether Blanche misadvised him on his 5th Amendment rights.

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 2, 2024

Todd Blanche nodding his head to Trump’s statement that he can’t testify because of the gag order is a very serious ethical violation in the middle of a criminal trial. Merchan must absolutely grill Blanche and get to the bottom of why he lied to his client about his rights.

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 2, 2024

I’m tired of people with opinions telling Justice Merchan what he has to do, but it will be interesting if he thinks he has to question Trump on the point. 

It could be he will when it comes time for the defense to put on their case. The State certainly can’t call Trump to testify. In fact, that’s probably when it will happen. And if Trump still tries to claim the gag order prevents his testimony, it’ll be nice to see the judge correct him in no uncertain terms.

Bonus if he questions Blanche.