Legal Analysis of Trump Defense in New York v. Trump Trial

Key Points

• Todd Blanche's cross-examination of Cohen focused on a crucial text exchange with Trump's former bodyguard Keith Schiller
• Cohen admitted uncertainty about the content of the phone call and had never seen the text message before
• The exchange cast doubt on multiple aspects of Cohen's testimony and the district attorney's office's handling of evidence

Pros

• Key exchange seen as a triumph for Trump defense team
• Raises doubts about credibility of prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen
• Highlighted potential inconsistencies in Cohen's testimony

Cons

• Raises questions about the credibility of both Cohen and the district attorney's office
• Suggests potential fabrications or forgetfulness by Cohen

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