'Huge mistake': Trump defense makes brutal error as jail fears get real

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[aerialarboreal]

All I saw was a coward slinking away...

[heidiheaux]

So much to say in the hallway and on social media, but not under oath. Speaks volumes.

[failuretocommunicate]

Now Costello's testimony is the jury's last impression for the next week.

[betha]

Costello was the perfect mistake. Thanks DonCon.

[davidlangley]

What happened trump said he would testify and had every opportunity to do so but he blames the judge and Biden and the Dems

[KittyS-gggd]

He CHOSE to be silent! He was NOT gagged or prevented from testifying!

[sullyh]

Heaven forbid he say anything about his "innocence" under oath

[charlesgadigian]

How we get to point in life and America.that a criminal could be president

[Sendu]

He is constantly claiming that he is innocent, until he gets the opportunity to say it under oath.

[JaredMerlin]

He's gunna throw a fit if they escort him out of the courtroom in handcuffs, taking him into custody. I would give almost anything to see that happen.

[haydenwilliams]

Diaper Don promised he would testify. What a pathetic joke.

[HeidiSchwendeWSI]

Guilty should = jail. Period end of story.

[danielroque]

They dont allow me too speak~~the stand is all

[billnroger]

Judge Merchan has been a miraculous representation of our Judicial System and how important it is to our democracy!

[Tracco]

The former President said, he will be testifying. Why wont he keep his word to the people?

[garypeters]

Can't wait to hear..." We find the defendant, Donald J. Trump, guilty..."

[aaronteston]

I am so grateful for Mr Weissman’s explanation. Thank you, sir.

[Lauren_]

Thanks for having Mr Weissman on your program. Two of my favorite lawyers who report the facts accurately. Facts matter.

[garretttroke]

This is the first time he's been in front of a camera and not said anything, let alone anything stupid. I can just see his lawyers before he stepped outside, pleading with him, "For the love of God and all things holy, just keep your f**king mouth shut this one time."

[Dragonaut]

Incredible we find ourselves at this point thinking back to 2016 all these things were happening under the radar, but this jury could actually hold him accountable for this and prison could follow. Just incredible..