Ex-Prosecutor Urges Judge To Call Donald Trump’s Bluff On Latest Legal Move

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance casts serious doubt on Donald Trump‘s push for courtroom cameras during his upcoming 2020 election interference trial. Vance questions the legitimacy of Trump’s claim, suggesting it’s a strategic move to portray himself as a victim and undermine the government’s case.

In her recent “Civil Discourse” newsletter, Vance contends that Trump’s sudden support for televised proceedings is a calculated attempt to paint the trial as biased and himself as a martyr. She speculates that Trump might even retract his request if it becomes evident that the trial will be televised.

Vance argues that allowing cameras in the courtroom would expose the truth and counteract Trump’s attempts to discredit the government. She suggests that Judge Tanya Chutkan now has grounds to permit cameras, considering that Trump’s legal team has effectively neutralized concerns about due process rights.

Vance concludes that the public should have the right to witness this critical trial, particularly since Trump’s maneuver has undermined traditional arguments against courtroom cameras. For a more detailed analysis, read Vance’s full analysis here.

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