Blanche thanks the jury for listening for so long, and flatters them about paying such close attention: This is not a referendum of how you feel about Trump, who you voted for in 2016 or who you plan to vote for in 2024. The verdict has to do with the evidence you heard here.

— Helen (@tenerduende.bsky.social) 2024-05-28T16:50:29.554Z

If you do that, if you focus on the evidence you heard in this courtroom, this is a very quick, and easy, not guilty verdict, Blanche says, thanking the jury.

That's it for the defense.

He takes his seat next to Trump, and Merchan delivers his typical pre-lunch instructions.

— Helen (@tenerduende.bsky.social) 2024-05-28T16:51:11.861Z

Blanche: “IGNORE ALL THE EVIDENCE, COHEN IS A LIAR!”

Also Blanche: “BASE YOUR VOTE ON THE EVIDENCE!!”