President Trump’s defense lawyers said their opening foray this weekend in the impeachment trial was only a “trailer” and “sneak preview” of “coming attractions” — making it clear that Monday is the main event. Kenneth W. Starr, the prosecutor whose investigation led to President Clinton’s impeachment, and Alan Dershowitz, the veteran defense attorney, have yet to appear in the Senate chamber as part of Trump’s defense team. But they are expected to take the lead for the bulk of the counteroffensive this week, which could last just one day. “If we begin to open this up, the court of impeachment, to the Hunter Biden, Joe Biden thing, where does that take us?” Graham said. “If they’re successful in depriving the country of a fair trial,” Schiff said, “there is no exoneration.”Jennifer Haberkorn contributed to this article.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 26, 2020 21:00 UTC