During Michael Cohen's testimony, Trump attorney Todd Blanche raised concerns about the presentation of phone records by prosecutors. Blanche pointed out that the texts between Cohen and Trump’s bodyguard Keith Schiller were omitted when the jury was shown the phone records during direct examination.
Blanche emphasized the importance of providing context by including the texts in evidence. He stated, 'We put them into evidence and now you know what happened.'
Blanche also questioned the credibility of Cohen's testimony, highlighting that not every statement made by Cohen could be proven false with absolute certainty. He emphasized the significance of taking an oath as a commitment to truthfulness.
The inclusion of the omitted texts between Cohen and Schiller was intended to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the events surrounding the October 24, 2016, call record. Blanche's remarks aimed to underscore the importance of considering all relevant information when evaluating the testimony presented during the trial.
