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Adding to the skepticism, Cohen initially claimed to have made the call but later "could not recall" whether it happened, a common response used to dodge difficult questions. His own written plea for a presidential pardon further diminishes his credibility, especially when juxtaposed with his statement that he never lobbied Trump for clemency.
The Legal Implications and Prospects
Legal experts, including former Department of Justice officials, concur that the case against Trump faces insurmountable obstacles due to the witness’s multiple fabrications. The defense is likely to request a "directed verdict", asking the judge to find Trump not guilty without proceeding to a jury trial, citing the insufficiency and unreliability of the evidence.