Scharf: Trump Not Taking the Stand to Testify Was Based on Judge Merchan Handling of the Proceedings

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SCHARF: “I think in light of the -- the -- Judge Merchan’s decision about the scope of allowable cross-examination, which I believe was wildly wrong, I think it would have been dangerous for President Trump to take the stand. But I think had President Trump taken the stand, certainly on direct he would have been a compelling witness. I continue to believe, as I believe most Americans believe, that President Trump did absolutely nothing wrong here. Certainly nothing illegal. And certainly not rising to the level of this conviction. So, I think that was a decision that was made in light of the way that Judge Merchan was handling these proceedings.”