What to Expect in the Trump Impeachment Trial

🔍The decision of whether Trump testifies will depend on the effectiveness of cross-examination and the judge's ruling on evidence.

🚩The defense may be hesitant to put Trump on the stand due to the potential risks and the Fifth Amendment right not to testify.

💼In most criminal cases, it is not necessary to put the defendant on the stand, and the defense prefers to present a narrow and controlled case.

📄Documentary evidence, such as emails and agreements, can be powerful and persuasive in the trial.

🔎Observers and jurors will focus on documentary evidence and its impact on the case.

Will Trump testify in the impeachment trial?

—The decision on whether Trump will testify depends on the effectiveness of cross-examination and the judge's ruling on evidence.

What are the risks of Trump testifying?

—Putting Trump on the stand can open him up to questioning, and he has the right not to testify against himself.

Why is it rare to put the defendant on the stand in a criminal trial?

—Putting the defendant on the stand is highly risky, and it is not necessary in most criminal cases to secure a favorable outcome.

What role does documentary evidence play in the trial?

—Documentary evidence, such as emails and agreements, can be persuasive and difficult to refute.

What will observers and jurors focus on in the trial?

—Observers and jurors will pay attention to the documentary evidence and its impact on the case.

00:00The Trump impeachment trial is expected to include cross-examination and the possibility of Trump taking the stand.

01:40The judge's ruling allows discussing other cases if Trump testifies, creating potential risks for the defense.

03:02Putting Trump on the stand is a highly risky decision, and most defense attorneys prefer not to do so.

03:25Documentary evidence, such as emails and agreements, will play a crucial role in the trial.

03:44Observers and jurors will focus on the documentary evidence and its impact on the case's outcome.