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1. I agree with your presumption

Sun Aug 6, 2023, 03:52 PM

Aug 2023

but I don't think it will work, especially in DC. He might have already accepted that he'll be convicted, and he's setting up his grounds for appeal.

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The battle is between justice and the arena of public opinion. [View all] kentuck Aug 2023 OP

I agree with your presumption calguy Aug 2023 #1

We should assume there will be an appeal. kentuck Aug 2023 #3

Yes he will appeal it to the SC I would assume. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #7

IMO, Trump wants to build loyalty among his base Model35mech Aug 2023 #2

When the law and the facts are against you Frasier Balzov Aug 2023 #4

I'm not worried about the DC jury pool Fiendish Thingy Aug 2023 #5

Yes the Trump defense started the day after his arraignment. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #6

The Judge is probably thinking.... kentuck Aug 2023 #8

I was thinking the same thing yesterday. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #9

That judge happy feet Aug 2023 #10

Once this goes to trial will Jack Smith be in the courtroom? Marthe48 Aug 2023 #11

I would think his lead prosecutors would handle the case? kentuck Aug 2023 #12

Jack Smith has a team Marthe48 Aug 2023 #13