Trump's Lawyer Tries To Appeal To Jurors' New York State Of Mind In Hush-Money Trial
Hush-money payments? Fuhgeddaboudit, says Trump's lawyer.
Todd Blanche and Donald Trump (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.
Use your common sense. We’re New Yorkers. It’s why we’re here.
If you do that, there will be a very swift not guilty verdict.
— Todd Blanche, attorney to Donald Trump, in an attempt to appeal to the jury while wrapping up his opening statement in the former president’s hush-money trial.
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