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52. Trump knows how to play the court system like a fiddle

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BREAKING: Trump can't find a lawyer to handle the arraignment. (NBC) [View all] brooklynite Jun 2023 OP

This is just the first step in the delay strategy. honest.abe Jun 2023 #1

The cynic in me thinks the two lawyers who quit last week... WestMichRad Jun 2023 #19

I was thinking that too. honest.abe Jun 2023 #22

Not eligible for for a PD. brooklynite Jun 2023 #28

And maybe nobody wants to work for him. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #39

There aren't that many Sgent Jun 2023 #75

You do realize this isn't the trial...right? ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #97

The two lawyers that quit were DC based and wouldn't have handled the arraignment anyway onenote Jun 2023 #40

Thanks for the clarification! WestMichRad Jun 2023 #43

It's federal court, why does he need local representation? Buckeyeblue Jun 2023 #71

Because each federal district court sets its own rules. onenote Jun 2023 #78

You can bet DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #59

Good luck trying that with whoever stands in for him ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #98

" the surrender and first appearance will still happen" per the story. emulatorloo Jun 2023 #20

Yes, but if the arraignment is delayed that will delay everything else including the trial. honest.abe Jun 2023 #21

Not for long ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #99

+1,000,000 wnylib Jun 2023 #66

How long before he pulls out a doctor's letter about his bone spurs? Midnight Writer Jun 2023 #73

No arraignment judge will give a crap about that ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #100

Keep him in custody until he has representation to bail him out C_U_L8R Jun 2023 #2

Exactly. He says in jail until he gets a lawyer or public defender. You just need to do that once. TheBlackAdder Jun 2023 #12

I like how you think. wnylib Jun 2023 #68

Like "the little people". nt GoodRaisin Jun 2023 #77

This!!! Peacetrain Jun 2023 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author Beachnutt Jun 2023 #3

The Supreme Court ruled you have no legal redress if your Miranda rights are violated Marius25 Jun 2023 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Beachnutt Jun 2023 #11

Miranda Rights were not overturned. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2023 #23

I don't consider it a big difference. Even the ACLU says it strips people's civil rights Marius25 Jun 2023 #31

That's not entirely true. WestMichRad Jun 2023 #25

And this has nothing to do with the right to an attorney. brooklynite Jun 2023 #30

I clarified my post. Marius25 Jun 2023 #35

Agreed WestMichRad Jun 2023 #36

What? No, they did not obamanut2012 Jun 2023 #27

Wrong brooklynite Jun 2023 #29

Force him to use a public defender Marius25 Jun 2023 #4

Why can't he represent himself? I'd sell tickets to that! Raven Jun 2023 #5

I'm sure the former guy thinks he knows more about the law than any 10 lawyers gratuitous Jun 2023 #17

One of his ex-clients came up to him with tears in his eyes... llmart Jun 2023 #26

The tears were from the smell of ammonia tavernier Jun 2023 #57

LOL llmart Jun 2023 #82

Then let him use a public defender Wild blueberry Jun 2023 #7

Really! He should experience what millions of other Americans had to rely on. TheBlackAdder Jun 2023 #10

Only for those who cannot afford a lawyer treestar Jun 2023 #107

My guess...DELAY indefinitely on the Documents case... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2023 #8

Trump obviously did find an attorney telling him how to delay the arraignment. Freethinker65 Jun 2023 #9

Let's take up a collection and Beachnutt Jun 2023 #13

Well then, he'd 'Better Call Saul' Siwsan Jun 2023 #14

Maybe Tiffany could take her bar exam. kskiska Jun 2023 #15

One of the lawyers he spoke with with has already been indicted 😂😂😂 FelineOverlord Jun 2023 #16

"I would love to do it" ewww who in their right mind says or thinks this? nt intrepidity Jun 2023 #32

That particular lawyer though the case against Trump was "weak" FelineOverlord Jun 2023 #41

Dead On ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #83

Better call Saul. Vinca Jun 2023 #18

Maybe he should pay his attorneys. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2023 #24

That would be a fine first step in this show..."Stay tune for more delays" ...Yes more are coming. Stuart G Jun 2023 #34

It appears he can delay the proceedings legally. honest.abe Jun 2023 #33

Once he's entered his plea ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #101

I think Rudy can handle this. Jirel Jun 2023 #37

Good grief. You know a client is pretty bad when no one, I repeat, no one wants him as a client, SWBTATTReg Jun 2023 #38

Isn't Jonathan Turley available? LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #42

So on Friday, after the indictment is announced, Trusty and Rowley resign at "a logical moment" muriel_volestrangler Jun 2023 #44

Trusty and Rowley quitting is irrelevant. onenote Jun 2023 #48

Thanks - seems like MSNBC should be explaining that muriel_volestrangler Jun 2023 #64

And again claudette Jun 2023 #45

How did he win anything? According to FL law, ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #102

And that's claudette Jun 2023 #106

Trump will be meeting with lawyer Ben Kuehne today? Perfect match! LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #46

So from what I have been reading, typically a defendant would be incarcerated... honest.abe Jun 2023 #47

If you're a shitty client, no lawyer will want you sakabatou Jun 2023 #49

So how long is a reasonable time for him to secure acceptable counsel? Mr. Ected Jun 2023 #50

Sigh ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #104

I'm glad to hear he still has to appear. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #51

Ostensibly he can afford one nt AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2023 #55

Trump knows how to play the court system like a fiddle dalton99a Jun 2023 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author onenote Jun 2023 #53

Interesting: Why isn't Lindsey Halligan representing him at the arriagnment onenote Jun 2023 #54

So he scores another first jmowreader Jun 2023 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Jun 2023 #58

Public Defender, like everyone else who can't find a lawyer. sarcasmo Jun 2023 #60

Where are all the lawyers? LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #61

Love It.. TY!! Cha Jun 2023 #80

Assign him a public defender. Problem solved. Orrex Jun 2023 #62

Rudy is available. Only $20k per day. keithbvadu2 Jun 2023 #63

Why wouldn't he get a court appointed attorney? Fla Dem Jun 2023 #65

Okay, first delay noted. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2023 #67

So Blanche doesn't have a license to practice in Florida? Huh. I'll be damned. ancianita Jun 2023 #69

Probably not. And he would have to be admitted to practice before the Southern District of Florida onenote Jun 2023 #79

appoint a public defender. republianmushroom Jun 2023 #70

"Where is my Roy Cohn?" Maybe he can get Michael Cohen. Midnight Writer Jun 2023 #72

So you're telling us.... calguy Jun 2023 #74

I can easily believe there aren't many criminal attorneys who want to deal with Trump. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #76

Also maybe the lawyers who Cha Jun 2023 #81

Exactly. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #91

isnt' Jared an attorney? BlueWaveNeverEnd Jun 2023 #84

Appoint a public defender Hekate Jun 2023 #85

How many people posted "give him a public defender" without reading the thread? brooklynite Jun 2023 #86

So is this some massive loophole in our justice system?? honest.abe Jun 2023 #87

Not aware that anyone is using this argument. brooklynite Jun 2023 #88

So what happens if It shows up tomorrow without an attorney?? honest.abe Jun 2023 #90

Stall tactic, lock him up until the arraignment! Emile Jun 2023 #89

Any updates? ecstatic Jun 2023 #92

Thought I read a magistrate would stand in ? What Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #103

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. Zero interest so far. ecstatic Jun 2023 #109

I just gotta ask here. bluestarone Jun 2023 #93

"Are you licensed to practice in the Southern District of Florida?" LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #95

LOL W_HAMILTON Jun 2023 #108

What Lawyer NowISeetheLight Jun 2023 #96

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