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38. Why would he?

Wed Oct 20, 2021, 10:21 AM

Oct 2021

Court cases are not built around "what he really meant was" assertions. Unless he factually called for violence on Jan 6, it would be disallowed as evidence.

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Trump testifies for over 4 hours in deposition about 2015 alleged assault at Trump Tower [View all] brooklynite Oct 2021 OP

Trump will communicate his assessment of the deposition via a settlement offer. CincyDem Oct 2021 #1

Top shelf shade. maxsolomon Oct 2021 #2

Wow, I had a similar reaction. Nobody has thrown so deep shade with such class & professionalism. nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2021 #5

It was impressively diplomatic Leith Oct 2021 #7

That's a great statement. NH Ethylene Oct 2021 #10

This. I was impressed and entertained. n/t ms liberty Oct 2021 #11

+1000 llmart Oct 2021 #19

I was very impressed with that statement Hekate Oct 2021 #34

I know it is not standard procedure OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #3

Perhaps you missed the first word of this article. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2021 #6

Ahh... you are correct OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #32

Hmm... Mike Nelson Oct 2021 #4

He lies when his lips are moving, without conscience Hekate Oct 2021 #35

Trump's conduct azureblue Oct 2021 #8

in other words... he lied repeatedly and contradicted facts at every turn,...... getagrip_already Oct 2021 #17

his testimony probably look's like swiss cheese ? monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #24

😄 ... electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #26

Ouch WHITT Oct 2021 #9

"The President was exactly how you would expect him to be, he answered questions the way you would e rpannier Oct 2021 #12

Based on footage from another deposition he did ecstatic Oct 2021 #22

Yes I am sure he has a standard performance for depositions that has worked for him in the past. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #30

Accent on whining. Champp Oct 2021 #29

fake investigation ! i'm a victim here ! I have executive privilege ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #13

And yet he got away without testifying when he was impeached the first time, because his Doodley Oct 2021 #14

The Senate never called on him to testify. former9thward Oct 2021 #27

Well, if its correct that lawyers grumpyduck Oct 2021 #15

Love to hear him referred to by the proper appellation: Mr. Ected Oct 2021 #16

over/under on true statements: 2 rurallib Oct 2021 #18

So all 45's minions need to do is to leak some sordid bits and 45 skips? I don't think so. marble falls Oct 2021 #20

Bwah! Blue Owl Oct 2021 #21

"Trump...conducted himself in a manner that you would expect Mr. Trump to conduct himself" LudwigPastorius Oct 2021 #23

Only four hours? sakabatou Oct 2021 #28

Yes, leaks of the contents of the deposition would be inappropriate. But the fact that the Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #31

"Dictor declined to characterize Trump's testimony" I'll characterize it: Trump FSogol Oct 2021 #33

Trump was Trump. twodogsbarking Oct 2021 #36

Re his Modus Operandi pattern, was the Defendant interrogated about his actions on January 6? Marcuse Oct 2021 #37

Why would he? brooklynite Oct 2021 #38

Didn't he? Marcuse Oct 2021 #39

What quote are you thinking he said? brooklynite Oct 2021 #41

We know he was asked about statements at rallies which could show a pattern of inciting violence. Marcuse Oct 2021 #42

Yes, those were the campaign rallies in 2016 which are documented. brooklynite Oct 2021 #43

We will see about that, but I'm interested in whether insurrection was raised in the deposition. Marcuse Oct 2021 #44

But THIS is not THAT case... brooklynite Oct 2021 #46

No doubt he tried to cover himself with a figleaf of peace on 1/6. Marcuse Oct 2021 #48

Unlikely. This case is about his security people assaulting ... Whiskeytide Oct 2021 #40

#42 above Marcuse Oct 2021 #45

It is possible. Habit is often difficult ... Whiskeytide Oct 2021 #47

We know he wouldn't brazenly admit. I'm guessing he would deny or plead the Fifth. Marcuse Oct 2021 #49