A new revelation by Rudy Giuliani could very well make life even more difficult for Trump. Giuliani revealed that Trump repaid Michael Cohen for the payment made to Stormy Daniels.
The money was allegedly paid to her to keep quiet about what happened between her and Trump. Trump claimed that he knew nothing of the payment. So it was surprising that a report would be made about repaying Cohen.
Michael Avanetti was blown back by the statement form Giuliani.
“I am rarely, as your viewers know, rendered speechless,” he said. “But I am absolutely speechless at this revelation and this admission.”
Giuliani and Trump could also find pressure coming from the Special Counsel. It was reported that Trump had reshuffled his legal team. Some saw it as a sign of war and felt Trump may attempt to fire Robert Mueller or force him out.
On the other end it was believed that Trump could be forced to testify. It was also believed if he decided to face Mueller in an interview he wouldn’t come out unscathed.
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It was made known that Trump may be forced to testify. However it could be limited as he could refuse to answer certain questions.
His former personal attorney pleaded the fifth recently. So it was likely that Trump would or could do the same.
“As a practical matter, the president would have the ability to refuse to answer practically any question,” said Bill Jeffress. “He has to give his name, his occupation, and that sort of thing. But any questions about his official activities or campaign activities, he can just refuse to answer.”
Jeffress, a veteran Washington defense lawyer who was involved in Nixon’s defense made the declaration.
It was said that Trump would receive some sort of scarring if he accepted Mueller’s invite for questioning.
“Tell the truth and there’s no trap,” Jeffrey Cramer said. “The problem, as we’ve seen with this president, is that he says anything he wants without any regard for the facts. And maybe if his lawyers give him the answers to Mueller’s questions, he’ll sit down and study them. But it’s the follow-ups that are going to get him.”
