Ex-Nixon White House counsel on what Trump would likely have to address if he takes the stand


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CNN— Ex-Nixon White House counsel John Dean explains why he’s doubtful Donald Trump will testify in the ongoing hush money criminal trial and which topics he thinks could surface if the former president does take the stand.

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