In the ongoing trial regarding a voucher system, President Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, emphasized to the jury that there is no evidence linking Trump to the alleged scheme. Blanche adamantly stated that there is not a single piece of evidence indicating Trump's knowledge of the system.
Blanche raised concerns about the government's reliance on quotes from a book as evidence, cautioning the jury to be wary of such tactics. He argued that using passages from a book written decades ago, especially one where ghostwriters were involved, should not be considered substantial proof of Trump's involvement.
Furthermore, Blanche highlighted an email from former Trump executive Jeffrey McConney to ex-Trump accountant Deborah Tarasoff, instructing her on financial matters related to the trust. Blanche suggested that the contents of the email should introduce reasonable doubt in the jury's minds.
Throughout his presentation, Blanche reiterated the principle of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, emphasizing that a passage from a book should not be equated with concrete evidence in a legal proceeding.
By focusing on the lack of direct evidence tying Trump to the voucher system and questioning the validity of using historical book passages as proof, Blanche aimed to cast doubt on the prosecution's case against the former president.
