Jay KuoAug 28, 2023
It’s Monday, so we all could use a little pick-me up. How about several? Today I dive into the Trump defense game plan, at least as it is playing out pre-trial, and outline four reasons why it’s pretty much a disaster and sinking fast. Enjoy! https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/the-trump-game-plan-sure-feels-shaky?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The Trump Game Plan Sure Feels Shaky

Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court on April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool) With so many milestones today and in the coming weeks for Trump’s various legal cases, and with the prosecutors having announced all or nearly all of the criminal charges we are likely to see against Trump before the election, it’s useful to take stock of how things stand. Specifically, it’s helpful to ask at this point, “How’s Trump’s defense doing?”

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@jaykuo This strikes me as of a piece with Trump's whole life. He's never been a disciplined planner. But before he's always been able to wriggle out of consequences through a mixture of improvisation, abuse, and sheer exhaustion of his opponents. The chaos worked in his favor.

I hope this time is different, but I'm not counting any chickens yet.

Aug 28, 2023 at 4:56pmWeb