He is a former deputy assistant attorney general at the Justice Department and a principal at The Raben Group, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm. (CNN) Donald Trump may end up as a very lucky guy. Still, the very little time Trump's lawyers spent speaking didn't do their client any favor. The trouble started Tuesday with Trump's attorney Bruce Castor's opening arguments, a meandering mess that was widely panned, including by, as CNN reported, President Trump himself. The poor performances continued through Saturday, after Trump's defense wrapped up its case and responded to questions from senators.

Source: The Nation February 13, 2021 17:15 UTC