Trump Attorney Calls Out Fellow Trump Lawyer’s ‘Issues’ in CNN Interview

Donald Trump’s attorney Tim Perlatore on Saturday raised “issues” with Joe Tacopina, another Trump attorney representing the former president in the New York “hush money” case.

A Manhattan grand jury on Thursday indicted the former president in a case pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The former president is accused of illegally hiding “hush money” paid on his behalf by former attorney Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels. presidential election.

Mr Trump has denied the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to prosecutors’ involvement in a politically motivated witch hunt. But prosecutors believe the payments violate campaign finance laws. Meanwhile, his attorneys say he plans to appear for arraignment in New York City on Tuesday.

As the Manhattan lawsuit heats up, potential issues with Tacopina, who is representing Trump in the lawsuit, surface. A lawyer representing Daniels recently presented Bragg’s office with a collection of correspondence between her and Tacopina dating back to 2018, according to a recent report from CNN. Details of the content of the exchange are unknown, but may present a conflict of interest for Tacopina. He provided legal advice to Daniels and could potentially see himself excluded from the case.

Tacopina denied having a conflict of interest and claimed that she had not met or spoken with Daniels.

On Saturday, Parlatore, an attorney who represents Trump against allegations that Trump tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, appeared on CNN and touched on the “problems” surrounding Tacopina, but did not provide full comment. avoided.

“As to who will sue, I know Joe has certain potential dispute issues. I’m not going to comment on Joe Tacopina. Trump.

talk to Newsweek In a previous article, Tacopina said her past contact with Daniels was through someone speaking on her behalf and outright refusal to work with her.

“I never met Stormy Daniels or reviewed her paperwork. Instead, someone asked her if I would represent her, but of course I did.” We declined the request,” Tacopina said.

Newsweek We reached out to Trump’s communications team via email for comment.

“If Daniels consulted Trump’s attorney, and if she sought legal advice or provided confidential information, there would be a real conflict of interest with attorney-client privilege attached,” former federal prosecutor said. said Neama Rahmani of Newsweek in a previous statement.

“Daniels will be a witness, possibly a key witness, in a criminal case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office,” Ramani added. If he fails to do so voluntarily, Mr. Daniels or the prosecutor may file a motion to disqualify him.”