Former President Donald J. Trump faces two indictments, one from the Manhattan district attorney and another from a Justice Department special counsel, which charge him with different crimes but have one thing in common: both are based, at least partially, on the words of his own lawyers. One lawyer, M. Evan Corcoran, is at the center of the federal indictment accusing Trump of retaining classified documents and scheming to block the government from retrieving them. Corcoran’s notes, recorded on his iPhone and transcribed on paper, proved to be a crucial roadmap for prosecutors. They revealed that Trump pressured Corcoran to thwart investigators from reclaiming classified material and even suggested to him that it might be better to lie and withhold the documents altogether.
The special counsel overseeing the investigation obtained the notes through a legal provision that allows prosecutors to work around attorney-client privilege if they can demonstrate that a client used legal advice to further a crime. The ruling agreeing to the Justice Department’s request was crucial to the shape and outcome of the investigation, and now Trump’s legal fate could hinge on testimony and evidence from the two men he paid to defend him: Corcoran and Michael D. Cohen, a former lawyer who’s helped prosecutors in New York with their case related to the former president’s payment of hush money to a porn star before the 2016 election.
Trump’s complicated involvement with lawyers reflects the perils of his long habit of viewing them as attack dogs or even political bosses rather than as ethical advocates. His legal fate thus underscores the importance of treating lawyers with respect and professionalism. Corcoran, who was recommended for the team by Trump’s legal adviser Boris Epshteyn, could potentially be a key witness if the case goes to trial. The notes by Corcoran are extensive and damaging and prove how the charges were built on evidence from Trump’s inner circle.
In conclusion, Trump’s reliance on his lawyers’ opinions and advice has landed him in legal trouble. It is imperative to view a lawyer as an advocate bound by ethical rules and professionalism, not just an attack dog or political boss. Corcoran’s notes prove this point beyond measure and will have critical implications in Trump’s legal fate.
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