Dershowitz said there were three possible motives for a quid pro quo in foreign policy: the public interest; personal political interest; and personal financial interest."Every public official I know believes" their election"is in the public interest," Dershowitz added.
The House charged Trump with abusing his power by pushing Ukraine to announce those probes into Democrats while withholding hundreds of millions in aid and an official meeting for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, contending that Trump did so in order to"cheat" in the upcoming presidential election.
Trump and his allies have denied any link between the withholding of aid and the investigations he sought. But earlier this week,published details of former national security adviser John Bolton's unpublished manuscript that claimed Trump directly linked investigations and aid in an August discussion. Trump denies having done so. NBC News has not seen the manuscript or verified the claim.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., was given the chance to respond to Dershowitz's argument, one he said he thought was providing"carte blanche" for such quid pro quos in the future.
That's This simple! Corruption is corruption by nature, not the intention & attempt to unveil it, even if by means of quid pro quo or any other compelling, mandatory act. The wrong is corruption itself, not to uncover!
Cynicism 101
The lead legal team lawyer Dershowitz alleged that even if the president committed treason it was all because he’s running for election, that means that presidents Nixon& Clinton were illegally impeached, please comment! Hardball MSNBC
Dershowitz is in mental decline as his argument is illogical and makes no sense.
The level of arrogance is sky higj
Stop defending someone from a Stolen Election with 0 Experience, Pathological Liar, Conman, Multiple Personality Disorders and has gotten into our government causing continuous chaos to the pleasure of Vladimir Putin and other Communist Countries! “United States System Failure”!
The only way to save America is to vote out the Republicans, other wise we are doomed!
Dershowitz is setting the stage for a fascist dictatorship.
But Mr Dershowitz extortion is a crime = impeachable.
So you mean he kepted his underwear on?
This guy changes views faster than Rudy. He is a charlatan.
Has Dershowitz lost his mind?
Wow.....no standards of ethics or human being. What corrupt thinking
VoteBlue✌🏼💙2020
😬Chilling ...
All politicians?🤣😂😅.When did take a poll? Oh it's the Dershowitz Poll🤣
Wait, what?! Oh damn! I think Alan Dershowitz just said that TrumpTheTraitor is a King. He so crazy! If I took HIS class, I would be ashamed to tell anybody lol...
When are the Republicans going to realise that the majority of Americans do no live in the LA, LA world that they live in, but the harsh life of reality in the 21st century.
There is a giant difference in a Republic Government (USA) and what they call 'politics.' One stands tall with the Preamble, WE THE PEOPLE. The other stands for PLUTOCRACY.
It won’t be long before Alan is removed from the faculty at Harvard.
This someone drop him on his head? Is he going senile? What is he trying to do? Why is he wanting to destroy our democracy?
How stupid is this? We the people knows that is a lie and right on the Senate floor. Any lie for Trump! Hope the Republicans knows how stupid that was for a lawyer.
AlanDersh You talk like this serious Rule Violation was to tell the American People Something They can find out through proper channels … HOWEVER … The Intent … as in the INTENT of Hillary Clintons (Deformation of Character). I HOPE SHE OWNS TRUMP TOWERS WHEN THIS IS OVER!!!
it's over the votes are fixed against unjustified no witness on Impeachment trial 49 to 51
😳wow, just wow! Imagine being a student of his 😣
What is wrong with this drama king lawyer! His answers are just stupid! WE WANT WITNESSES!
Republican Senators if you don't request witnesses you need to update your resumes and begin checking the classifieds under 'Jobs.'
Dementia?
Seriously thinking that he doesn't have his underpants on.
why is he sitting on the president’s table? He was to provide independent analysis.
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard, and over heard a lot of stupid things lately... Mostly from Donald and the White House
OMG !!!
That’s absolutely the most ridiculous “defense” I’ve ever heard... I mean I had to rob the bank because it’s in my family’s best interest for them to all have millions of $$$...
I think Dershowitz is aware of just how bad his argument is. He just argued, what if it was the second term. Its only corrupt if its the first term? His original argument was that if a president thinks reelection is in the public interest, then its not corruption
Still riding the OJ wave. I say, “Quid Pro Quo? Then you must go!!”
What else could it be? senatemajldr LindseyGrahamSC
There are and should be consequences for bad behaviour
Despicable that a professor would do something so shameful
Jesus Christ. Look at the reach!
😂 Trump team is reaching. Even if you’re a Trump supporter, you have to know that this is 💩. You can’t tell me these Senators are looking for a reason to vote for witnesses. They’re really looking for good enough reasons to not have witnesses that can sold to constituents.
I’m still Learning lol
Dershowitz and his jr partner done a terrible job representing Trump. All the others working for Trump trial was fantastic! Well spoken and on point.
Throw in the towel!
If I hadn't heard it, I would not believe it. But, he said that definitely. He appeared more concerned about his own reputation, than the actual law. His elderly status should not protect him.
Is he f'n serious?
Sick , sick , sick!
And from the man who kept his underware on. Impressive.
Politicians believe elections are in their own best interest & that of their base. This is biased belief as it doesn’t represent the nation as a whole.
Spin it anyway you want it trump put America at risk! You don’t ask favors from a foreign country to benefit yourself
American ppl asking why is that this respectable man says his a high level Attorney embarrass himself in front of d whole world, American ppl already know that Dershowitz become a KKKTrump puppet, show his colors,
That’s not exactly what he said. He said all Presidents do things that helps them get elected. That it’s not uncommon or impeachable
Fuck it ain’t Honey...
Trump 2020
He don’t lost his mind 😂
Thought this guy was smart?
I'm offended as an educated American that AlanDersh and this farse of a defense thinks we are that stupid!!!
Listening to Dershowitz today was like hearing a large pot cover clattering on to the floor.
He’s off his rocker, and I thought he was smart
This is when a person has too much time on their hands and has fallen on love with the sound of their own voice
He jumped the shark. How sad
“If the President does it, it is not a crime” Richard M Nixon
Sell this k f&$k to fox. The rest of US are unmoved.
This is such a crap argument, even a Trump supporter would scratch their head in disbelief. Dear lord, save us time and just say he's a dictator and above the Constitution.
Omg... what kind of new fangled shit
It doesn’t matter, they voted before the trial ever began
So that means I paid money to another country so they could get dirt on the guy i wanted to vote for?really.thats a stupid argument.
.MayaWiley: Alan Dershowitz's defense asserts that if a president is accused of committing a crime, the only way to prove that a crime took place is if the president admitted to it.
Hey Republicans all of sudden why did you Flip flopped ,at first you denied trump did anything wrong now you say he did but it’s not an impeachable Offense, what is next tomorrow , You just realized it’s almost impossible to cover for A Crook who lies all the time
How in THE FUCK did OJ get off with this guy
jfc, what's wrong with these people? dershowitz has sold his soul to the devil.
I think that is one of the exact reasons that the founders put impeachment in Constitution. That is obvious abuse of power. I'm speechless.
He’s lost it!
How in the world is getting re-elected at all costs not election interference? LetThePeopleDecide based on merits & values. If people dont mind the lies, the lack of real transparency, the bullying, the gaslighting, involving other countries in US business, they'll re-elect him
Oh for the love of God.
And that's coming from a lifelong Democrat and lE professor. I expect the socialist left to exhibit an immediate meltdown. LOL.
He is FOC!
I'm afraid I'd have to give the professor an 'F' for that legal analysis and conclusion.
Insane.
When do the other Law Professors step forward and tell Dershbag that we've had quite enough of him and his contortions of the law.
Uhm no bc selling out the American people to a foreign govt. for re-election ain’t cool. 🤦♀️
Could they possibly get more silly?
I heard this in live time and my jaw literally dropped. Unbelievable!
So hes admitting that it did happen LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS
So, they are not even arguing he didn't do it. Clowns. GOP
Pathetic beyond comprehension.
Somebody please bar associated of America, please take his law license.
Why do the Dems keep wanting Justice Roberts to decide on witnesses?
They should revoke his law degree with that argument.
Wait, but Trump explicitly said there was 'no quid pro quo.' If its all just fine and legal then why the tantrums about 'no quid pro quo?' If it was really just him and the Repubs that were lying, is there an apology coming for those who've been smeared or accused of lying?
THIS IS JUST CRAZY SHIT!
That wasn't all AlanDersh said. He pointed out that most politicians have mixed motives and that seeking to be re-elected isn't in itself a crime because a politician (such as POTUS) may honestly believe his election is in the nation's best interest. ImpeachmentTrial
It makes no difference if a politician uses a local group to dig up dirt on an opponent or an international group. It's dirt digging which is always what politicians do best. And since when is dirt digging a crime? Didnt the Dems hire a Brit in 2016 to dirt dig on Trump?
So can philanthropists rob banks if they plan on donating the money?
Are you kidding me