Trump's defense witness, Robert Costello, turned red in the face and mumbled under his breath over persistent objections, so the judge cleared the courtroom and reprimanded Costello.
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Costello is so red in the face he looks like a strawberry
— Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) May 20, 2024
Full exchange: “you don't say 'jeez,' and you don't say 'hit it,' 'cause I'm the only one who can hit… you don't roll your eyes, do you understand that? Do you understand that? Are you starting me now evacuate immediately, please!!'
— Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) May 20, 2024
MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg posted:
Michael Cohen was respectful. Bob Costello acts like a clown. Jurors will notice and this will hurt Trump. Any concerns jurors may have had about Cohen are now overshadowed by Costello's disrespect for the judge right in front of them. This is insane. Costello is a lawyer. To disrespect a judge in this way is a complete disgrace.
It has been said so many times during this process, but it is the truth. Costello performs for an audience of one. He's putting on a show for Donald Trump. His behavior will also likely cause him to lose the jury and bring Trump closer to a conviction.
Trump has no witnesses who can take the stand and tell the truth for the ex-president. Costello gives testimony that does not appear to be true, and therefore the prosecutors' objections are accepted.
Costello may win points with Trump, but he is doing serious damage to the ex-president's case by disrespecting the judge and getting a reprimand.
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