Opening statements in trials need to only do two things: tell a story and show a victim. Sometimes, it is nuanced. Insurance companies often paint bad actors, whom they’ve insured, as scapegoats, fall-guys, or stooges with deadpan sincerity. In criminal cases, it is very direct. The prosecution says here is the crime, here is the criminal, and they always show two victims — the direct victim (e.g. the person who was mugged) and society at large (e.g. “our streets are not safe with this criminal on the loose”).
Trump's opening gambit is pure Trumpism
Trump's opening gambit is pure Trumpism
Trump's opening gambit is pure Trumpism
Opening statements in trials need to only do two things: tell a story and show a victim. Sometimes, it is nuanced. Insurance companies often paint bad actors, whom they’ve insured, as scapegoats, fall-guys, or stooges with deadpan sincerity. In criminal cases, it is very direct. The prosecution says here is the crime, here is the criminal, and they always show two victims — the direct victim (e.g. the person who was mugged) and society at large (e.g. “our streets are not safe with this criminal on the loose”).