David Corn speaks to Ted Olson about being asked to join Trump's "legal team"

[Miles Archer]

Top Republican Lawyer: No One’s Asking to Be on Trump’s Legal Team
Ted Olson turned down a chance to represent the president. He says none of his colleagues have asked for a referral.
DAVID CORN MAR. 26, 2018 1:34 PM

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/03/top-republican-lawyer-no-ones-asking-to-be-on-trumps-legal-team/



I asked Olson about being recruited for Trump’s squad. He rolled his eyes, suggesting that this was never going to happen and that it was not just a matter of conflicts. (Though a conservative stalwart, Olson has in recent years enhanced his reputation by becoming a forceful advocate for gay marriage. Associating with Trump could well tarnish that shine.)

So this didn’t get too far? I queried. Olson shrugged in an I’m-not-getting-into-details way. “Who knows how these trial balloons happen?” he said, in a manner that definitely suggested he knows how they happen. He then joked, “Joe [diGenova] lasted longer. At least two days.”

So is Trump going to have trouble finding attorneys? Olson shrugged again. “Let me ask this a different way,” I said. “In the last few days has any lawyer come up to you and said, ‘I’m willing to work for Trump?'”

Without hesitation, Olson said, “No.” Not at all? “Not at all.”

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/03/top-republican-lawyer-no-ones-asking-to-be-on-trumps-legal-team/

[louis-t]

1. They know they won't get paid, and he won't listen.

The word is out and the only attorney who would consider it is only out for free publicity.

[Gore1FL]

2. Plus it's like being asked to captain a sinking ship.

Who sane would want to tie themselves to the Trump WH at this point?

[Kirk Lover]

3. These lawyers don't need the hassle, headache or money.

[Honeycombe8]

4. Yes. These are wealthy lawyers w/good reputations.

They're on the "A" list. They don't need this headache. Trump doesn't follow legal advice, anyway. So I guess he feels he doesn't really need them, except to do what he tells them to do.

[LiberalFighter]

5. Hmmm would love to see an attorney here in Fort Wayne

kiss ass so he get hired by DT.