Trump: Biden to Blame for TikTok Ban. Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the end of the day at Manhattan Criminal Court for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments on April 22, 2024, in New York City. Trump urged younger voters in a post to Truth Social Monday to vote against President Joe Biden in November because of the White House’s efforts to ban TikTok.
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Donald Trump personally testifying in his hush-money trial would “significantly increase” the chance that he is convicted, according to one of his former attorneys.
Tim Parlatore, who worked for Trump on a number of cases until May 2023, made the comment during an appearance on Kaitlan Collins’ CNN show.
Questioned about the possibility of Trump testifying, Parlatore said: “Obviously that’s his choice. That’s a decision that really comes down to the wire based on how the trial has progressed up to that point. Of is it worth it? Is it worth taking the risk to have him testify or do they think they’ve made their point without it? I personally suggest he probably should not.”
Collins then asked whether Trump testifying would increase his chances of being convicted, to which Parlatore replied: “Oh I think it would significantly increase because if the jury disbelieves him on anything, however small, that’s something they’re going to hold against him and be much more likely to convict.”
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This story was originally published April 23, 2024, 2:49 AM.