Don't Be a Fool (Donald Trump Exception)
A case against Former U.S. President Donald Trump for “staggering fraud” has been going on for years now. Recently, he was subpoenaed by the authorities to give a statement in an inquiry with the New York Attorney General Mrs. Letitia James.
And while the man and his actions are questionable, it cannot be doubted from a lawyer's point of view that he understood his assignment during the inquiry and anyone in the same situation can take something home from what he did and said.
A Commendable Statement from Donald Trump
During the inquiry, Donald Trump was sat down to be questioned by the New York Attorney General about the case filed against him. Prior to the inquiry starting, he was informed of his Miranda right to remain silent and that anything he says can be used against him in court or to prosecute him at a future date.
Donald Trump seems to have understood that well, as he exercised his right to remain silent over 400 times during the inquiry. At one point, he said: “Listen, anybody in my position would be a fool not to exercise the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.”
What to Take Home from Donald Trump's Recent Inquiry
By exercising his right to remain silent, Donald Trump showed that he understood his assignment. He knew he wasn't there to help the authorities or to talk to them about his case. He understood that his only assignment was to protect himself.
Anyone put in the same situation, whether under investigation by the police or being questioned in court, should do what Donald Trump did. They should exercise their right to remain silent and as such, protect themselves from self-incrimination and prosecution.
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