“Art of the Deal” co-author Tony Schwartz told MSNBC's Ari Melber on Tuesday that he's all for a presidential debate between President Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump. . The event will “terrify” “sense” viewers, he said, adding that unsettled voters will be pushed to support Biden.
“Well, I think rational people, including swing voters, would be horrified to see President Trump in this debate,” Schwartz said on “The Beat.” “So from the perspective of the people who are going to make a difference in this election, I think I'm all for debate.”
Schwartz added: “Even if Biden isn't perfect, Trump will be extremely imperfect as well. That's something that people who are still interested in rationality need to understand.”
At the beginning of the segment, Schwartz admitted he was “a little surprised” that Trump “hasn't gotten upset yet” as the New York hush money trial progresses. “There's pressure on him and I don't think there's much more punishment,” he said. “I was thinking about this. There are few worse punishments for Donald Trump than not being able to converse. And almost equally, not being able to govern.”
On the ninth day of President Trump's trial, the presidential candidate was charged with contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating Judge Juan Melchán's gag order. Trump also warned that he could be jailed if he continues. Later this week, a judge will evaluate four additional comments made by President Trump that could violate the gag order and could impose additional fines.
In the second week of the trial, jurors will examine the actions of Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Michael Cohen allegedly paid adult entertainment star Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about his affair with Trump. Mr. Cohen was later paid compensation by Mr. Trump. .
Playboy model Karen McDougall is also said to have been paid.los angeles lawyer keith Davidson, who represents McDougall and Daniels, testified about conversations he had with Dylan Howard, then head of content at American Media.
Watch the interaction between Tony Schwartz and Ari Melber in the video above.
