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 Firing your criminal defense lawyer in the midst of a criminal trial is a time-honored tactic for criminal defendants seeking delay. I expect to see motions to withdraw based on "breakdown of communication." I doubt the federal judge will take such motions well.
Aug 28, 2023 at 5:15pmWeb