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Attorney John Lauro appeared on cable news shows to defend the former president's actions following Trump's not guilty pleas on Thursday.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

It's a bold legal strategy, let's see if it works out for former president Cheeto.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

When he sends us his lawyers, he’s not sending his best, apparently.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Trump admits to crimes on a daily basis. He’s never been held accountable for his actions in his entire life. Prison soon.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Trump had already admitted these charges. Now, Lauro wants to spin it as only kinda close to obstruction but actually only a jk or something.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/04/trump-pence-election-charges/

I can only see it as an attempt to win the election and pardon himself.