Former President Donald Trump, a convicted felon, expressed his desire to testify in his recent trial, stating that he refrained from doing so due to concerns about being accused of perjury. Trump explained that the common theory is to avoid testifying because even a minor misstatement could lead to perjury charges. He even referenced George Washington, saying that anyone could be targeted. Despite his willingness, he cited the potential legal repercussions as the reason for his decision. Trump also criticized the fairness of the trial, mentioning that witnesses on his side were harshly treated.
Trump says he would have 'loved' to testify in New York criminal trial https://t.co/3s8a0Jqvrs
It seems Trump was concerned about perjuring himself. In his rambling press conference, he says he would have loved to testify at trial but didn't because "they'll get you on something you said slightly wrong and then they'll sue you for perjury."
Donald Trump: "I would have loved to have testified, to this day I would have loved to have testified." https://t.co/LQk6lLW5U7
Trump: “The theory is you never testify, because as soon as you testify — anybody. If it were George Washington, don't testify, because they'll get you on something that you said slightly wrong and then they sue you for perjury. But I didn't care about that. I wanted to.” https://t.co/BJhf3vAftu
Trump who refused to testify in his trial: “I’d have loved to testify, to this day I’d have liked to testify.” https://t.co/kLgJpjJ2iW
Former President Trump: "As far as the trial itself, it was very unfair...you saw what happened to some of the witnesses that were on our side, they were literally crucified..." He adds, "I would have loved to have testified. To this day I would have liked to testify." https://t.co/LmBQNzUEd6
Convicted felon Donald Trump: “I wanted to testify. The theory is you never testify because as soon as you testify... they’ll get you on something you said slightly wrong and sue you for perjury...The judge allowed them to go into everything that I was ever involved in.” https://t.co/iTqrag1BJD
Trump claims he "would have loved to have testified" but didn't because he would have been busted for perjury if he had said "one little thing wrong." https://t.co/9kAsY1HUTr
Trump: I wanted to testify. The theory is, you never testify. As soon as you testify, anybody, if it were George Washington, don't testify, because they will get you on something you said slightly wrong and they sue you for perjury. https://t.co/DeY4W3AyMD
Trump claims he wanted to testify but was worried if he said one thign wrong he would get busted for perjury