Donald Trump's stance on testifying has changed after a judge told him he can testify at his criminal trial.
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Trump was asked if he planned to testify by reporters outside the courtroom.
He replied, ignoring the question and walked away.
Video.
Journalist: Are you planning to testify?
Trump: *leaves* pic.twitter.com/3TWqOnMXmS
Acyn (@Acyn) May 3, 2024
Trump indicated Thursday afternoon that he wants to testify at his criminal trial, but that a wiretap order prevents him from testifying.
Judge Merchan opened the court Friday morning, telling Trump that the gag order does not bar him from testifying.
Trump dodges questions to testify Friday afternoon.
It's not a complex puzzle that can be put together.
Donald Trump is afraid to testify, and he used the wiretapping order as an excuse not to testify. When the judge withdrew his excuse, the former president dodged the question as if someone had put fresh vegetables on his dinner plate.
Journalists can stop the question. Donald Trump is not going to testify. He never intended to testify, but thought it would be good for his re-election campaign if he said he wasn't allowed to testify.
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