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Donald Trump Avoids Questions about Testifying at Trial
Donald Trump’s stance on testifying at his criminal trial took a turn after the judge clarified that he was allowed to do so. When questioned by reporters outside the courtroom about his plans to testify, Trump evaded the inquiry and walked away, refusing to provide a direct answer.
Shift in Trump’s Testimony Position
On Thursday, Trump seemed to imply his willingness to testify at the trial, but cited a gag order preventing him from doing so. However, on Friday, Judge Merchan clarified that the gag order did not prohibit Trump from testifying. Despite this new development, Trump avoided questions regarding testifying by eluding reporters.
It is apparent that Donald Trump is apprehensive about testifying and had been using the gag order as an excuse to avoid it. With the removal of this excuse by the judge, Trump’s reluctance to testify became evident as he dodged inquiries with the same agility as avoiding unwanted vegetables on his plate.
It is clear that Trump has no intentions of testifying, despite his earlier insinuations. His initial mention of being restricted from testifying was likely a strategic move to garner sympathy from his supporters and portray himself as a victim of legal constraints.
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