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Donald Trump’s legal team should be terrified of a looming decision hanging over their client’s criminal hush money trial, according to the former president’s onetime lawyer. Jim Trusty, the attorney who bailed on defending Trump in his federal classified documents case, appeared on CNN Friday afternoon to discuss a key decision facing Justice Juan Merchan as he oversees the Manhattan criminal court trial in New York City. “This judge can dramatically affect the verdict,” Trusty said. “That’s a real scary part for the defense.” Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest headlines …

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