Conservative attorney George Conway expressed sympathy for former President Trump’s attorneys on Wednesday. He admitted to almost feeling sorry for them as they argued on Tuesday that the ex-president did not violate the gag order in his hush money trial.
Conway expressed his sympathy for Todd Blanche during his time in the courtroom, stating to CNN’s Erin Burnett, “I almost felt bad for him.”
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Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over Trump’s criminal trial, held a hearing on Tuesday to address the former president’s online posts and assess if any consequences should be imposed.
According to Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney, the former president was simply defending himself against political attacks and did not intentionally violate the gag order.
Merchan expressed doubt regarding Blanche’s arguments, suggesting that the attorney was losing credibility. Conway concurred, describing Blanche’s courtroom performance as lacking conviction and credibility.
“He said that Blanche was unable to identify the specific issue that Trump was reacting to.”
Trump allegedly violated rules on his Truth Social account by making derogatory comments and sharing critical articles about potential witnesses. In particular, he referred to his former personal attorney Michael Cohen and adult film star Stormy Daniels as “sleaze bags,” both of whom are expected to be crucial witnesses in the trial.
Prosecutors are seeking a $1,000 fine from Merchan for each of the 10 posts that allegedly violated the gag order. According to Conway, the former president and presumptive GOP presidential nominee should be held accountable and fined for his relentless attacks.
Conway suggested the idea of issuing a warning to individuals engaging in certain behaviors, such as, “OK, we’re gonna put you in [jail] for an hour or two hours if you keep doing this.”
