There's no basis for the position Trump is taking. Michael Stern More Quotes by Michael Stern More Quotes From Michael Stern There is no role for the courts in that process. Michael Stern top-news When you go on TV all the time it is kind of hard to claim attorney-client privilege on things you've talked about. Michael Stern top-news I don't think Congress has ever imposed fines as part of the contempt proceeding, there is a general sense that fines could be used, but they never have been. There is no rule that provides for it. Michael Stern top-news The aggressive position he (Trump) took in the impeachment trial could have an indirect impact in the courts. Michael Stern He won't win, legally, and it could backfire politically, once the majority of senators have said they want to hear from Bolton, going to court is just going to rub senators the wrong way. Michael Stern