Elizabeth de la Vega explains how any benefit “will be destroyed.”
Any potential benefit, according to Elizabeth de la Vega,” will be destroyed.” Any potential benefit” will be destroyed,” according to Elizabeth de la Vega.
Elizabeth de la Vega explains how any benefit “will be destroyed.”
LOADINGERROR LOADING. A former federal prosecutor argued on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s lawyers are making the wrong move by calling the former president to take the stand as their last witness in his civil fraud trial in New York.. Trump’s attorneys on Monday said they would on Dec. 11 call Trump to testify for the final time in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ $250 million lawsuit accusing him and his company of systematically overvaluing their assets for years for financial gain.. Advertisement. It is “well, dumb,” Elizabeth de la Vega wrote on X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, of the decision by Trump’s legal team.. “What happens after a witness testifies on direct is, of course, cross-ex,” she explained.. “Any benefit” that Trump’s team “think his direct testimony provides will be destroyed by the time” the New York attorney general office’s attorneys “finish with him,” she added.. Trump attys’ choice to make Trump the last witness in the NY trial is…well, dumb. What happens after a witness testifies on direct is, of course, cross-ex. Any benefit Trump’s attys think his direct testimony provides will be destroyed by the time AG attys finish with him.. — Elizabeth de la Vega (@Delavegalaw) November 28, 2023. Conservative attorney and Trump critic George Conway led the commenters who lightheartedly suggested de la Vega keep quiet on the Trump team move:. Advertisement. Betsy. 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫. — George Conway (@gtconway3d) November 28, 2023. Didn’t you mean to say it’s absolutely brilliant, and clearly the AG doesn’t know what she’s up against with Alina Habba setting the snare. — Bill Grueskin (@BGrueskin) November 29, 2023. Psst… Don’t rock the boat 🤫. — Dr.Strange (@COliver7777) November 28, 2023. 🤫. — Jules (@jmreycroft) November 28, 2023. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Advertisement. Related. Donald Trump2024 election. Ex-Bush Strategist Predicts Exactly When Trump Will Be Convicted. ‘Daily Show’ Guest Host Michelle Wolf Calls Total BS On Trump’s Latest Swerve. WATCH: Furious De Niro Realizes Anti-Trump Lines Cut From Teleprompter Mid-Speech
