During the trial on Thursday, Donald Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche revealed that the former president had initially expressed a desire to testify but ultimately decided against it after consulting with his legal team. Blanche stated that Trump wanted to share his side of the story, but certain pre-trial decisions made by the judge regarding the scope of questioning from prosecutors influenced his decision.
Blanche explained that the judge had already determined what questions could be asked of Trump if he were to take the stand, and some of these questions were deemed complex due to ongoing appeals related to the case. Ultimately, Trump deferred to his legal counsel's advice and made the decision not to testify, a choice that Blanche supported.
Blanche's comments shed light on the internal deliberations within Trump's legal team and the factors that led to the decision for Trump not to testify. The revelation provides insight into the strategic considerations and legal complexities surrounding the high-profile trial.
