Glenn Kirschner: Why Donald Trump won't take the stand to defend some of his most loyal followers.
In the unlikely case we see Trump placed under oath and testify at the Proud Boys trial, the prosecutors would be able to cross-examine him — a prime opportunity to develop testimony that could be used in the future against Trump, in the event he is indicted for crimes in connection with the insurrection. But given recent history, it’s clear Trump is not afraid to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights.
Some might observe that it feels unfair that Trump’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination trumps the defendants’ right to compel testimony in their defense. Not to worry, as there are some evidentiary workarounds.
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