Send In The Clowns: Can Anyone be a Presidential Impeachment Lawyer?

Let me be generous. In all my years as a professor teaching persuasion, negotiation and politics, I don’t think I’ve seen such a disgraceful performance by undergraduates let alone a legal team representing a former president in an impeachment trial.

Yes, all signs are that they’ll win anyway. So, why bother preparing? Why bother making sense? How about integrity? How about the fact that you’re a part of history? What about all future attorneys listening?

One could argue that the former president’s lawyers simply aren’t good at public speaking. But one would be wrong. They’ve been giving presentations throughout their careers. It could be said that they didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. Then make a few powerful points, show a few slides and sit down.

Could it be that they’ll win anyway and they know it?  Still, the world is watching. The U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6, 2021. People died. Others were terrified, many wounded. Have some respect!