Trump has ‘absolute right’ to testify at hush-money trial, says judge after ex-president falsely claims otherwise – live
Former president back in court as forensic analyst Douglas Daus is set to continue testifyingHere’s what’s happened in the trial so farJudge Juan Merchan was referring to a claim Donald Trump made while addressing the media yesterday outside of court.Speaking to reporters after court adjourned for the day on Thursday, the former president said:I’m not allowed to testify. I’m under a gag order. I guess, right?I’m not allowed to testify, because this judge, who’s totally conflicted, has me under an unconstitutional gag order.I want to stress Mr Trump that you have an absolute right to testify at trial.That is a constitutional right that will not be denied or abnegated in any way ... It is a fundamental right that cannot be infringed upon ... the order prohibiting extra-judicial statements does not prevent you from testifying in any way. Continue reading...
Former president back in court as forensic analyst Douglas Daus is set to continue testifying
Judge Juan Merchan was referring to a claim Donald Trump made while addressing the media yesterday outside of court.
Speaking to reporters after court adjourned for the day on Thursday, the former president said:
I’m not allowed to testify. I’m under a gag order. I guess, right?
I’m not allowed to testify, because this judge, who’s totally conflicted, has me under an unconstitutional gag order.
I want to stress Mr Trump that you have an absolute right to testify at trial.
That is a constitutional right that will not be denied or abnegated in any way ... It is a fundamental right that cannot be infringed upon ... the order prohibiting extra-judicial statements does not prevent you from testifying in any way. Continue reading...
