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9. Its a strategic decision to maintain deniability

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 01:12 PM

Apr 2024

If his family members come to court, they will hear the evidence against him. By not coming, they maintain the facade of not knowing the facts and when they deny he did anything wrong, they won't be "lying" because they haven't seen or heard the evidence.

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Boo-hoo Dep't: Trump has been 'deserted,' former federal prosecutor says [View all] Wicked Blue Apr 2024 OP

Heh ...heh heh heh underpants Apr 2024 #1

Some things are hilarious. Arne Apr 2024 #4

If you didn't catch last Saturday SNL skit go watch it you will really laugh. It was one of the better skit I have.... usaf-vet Apr 2024 #10

The cast crack up was the best! n/t MontanaMama Apr 2024 #28

I don't think they told the actress that was interviewing what to expect when she turned around. usaf-vet Apr 2024 #38

Nevis and Butthead are therefor him captain queeg Apr 2024 #5

I thought the one on the left was Gaetz! Wonder Why Apr 2024 #22

So there ARE family members in the courtroom after all! Dave Bowman Apr 2024 #35

Beavis and Butthead better oasis Apr 2024 #44

If my husband were on trial for a crime related to his shtupping a porn actress Ocelot II Apr 2024 #2

You would think. LiberalFighter Apr 2024 #16

Yup, I'd have divorced his skanky ass without a second thought. Ocelot II Apr 2024 #24

Plus..... Codifer Apr 2024 #39

Not one of his children will stand by him in court. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #3

If only he had attended their graduation... jcgoldie Apr 2024 #11

Yes it appears he never stood by them. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #12

Correction: FIVE grown 'children' Barron is officially of age Attilatheblond Apr 2024 #6

He's in school. AllyCat Apr 2024 #18

What Trump has is not a family. They are Grifters who will livetohike Apr 2024 #7

Do you honestly believe TSF would show up at any of THEIR trials Wednesdays Apr 2024 #8

Its a strategic decision to maintain deniability onenote Apr 2024 #9

Well, there is that. calimary Apr 2024 #33

I remember going to a criminal sentencing where the defendant's family was indeed present. rsdsharp Apr 2024 #13

Wow! That is some story. 76 years old!! dmr Apr 2024 #30

I was involved because she had defrauded our client, a bank, out of about $40,000. rsdsharp Apr 2024 #36

Good grief! She was a doozy, wasn't she? dmr Apr 2024 #42

What a great story! Ligyron Apr 2024 #43

She wrote to the main branch pretending to be an account holder, rsdsharp Apr 2024 #45

"Sad commentary?" Not the phrase I'd use. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2024 #14

"I have rarely seen a defendant facing trial alone with no family, at least one person, in the courtroom for him." LudwigPastorius Apr 2024 #15

Wonder what Melania's doing these days. Kid Berwyn Apr 2024 #17

There is NO WAY Trudeau would stoop to that level. AllyCat Apr 2024 #21

Contrast keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #34

In all fairness, he deserted his family when they needed him Raven123 Apr 2024 #19

Where's the smokey-eyed slovenian? wolfie001 Apr 2024 #20

A Slovenian village is missing its favorite sex worker. rubbersole Apr 2024 #26

Ha ha! wolfie001 Apr 2024 #27

Oh he has no one ... What a bummer. He is hated !!! Theyhatehim. Trueblue1968 Apr 2024 #23

Well, if the shoe you shit in fits... rubbersole Apr 2024 #25

trDUMP will expect Hope Hicks to steam the wrinkles from his suit pants in the courtroom while he is wearing them. magicarpet Apr 2024 #31

I can't help but suspect he probably hit on her relentlessly. calimary Apr 2024 #32

Every single person is this crime family MontanaMama Apr 2024 #29

He probably told them not to come Warpy Apr 2024 #37

Because he's such a mess. It would be embarrassing sitting there listening to him snoring. GoodRaisin Apr 2024 #40

He earned it. Joinfortmill Apr 2024 #41

Uday Jr is pissed that Don Drowsedale missed his graduation. Hassler Apr 2024 #46