1. If baffles me that with so many attorneys on Twitter none spot the issue. Trump's entire team quits ten days before one of the historic trials of all time. That only happens under one circumstance that I know. DC applies version of the ABA Model rules of Professional Conduct.
2. Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation is the starting point in the analysis.
3. Rule 1.16 comment makes withawal mandatory as follows:

[2] A lawyer ordinarily must decline or withdraw from representation if the client demands that the lawyer engage in conduct that is illegal or violates the Rules of Professional Conduct or other law. . .
4. The reporting was the Trump wanted to continue the Big Lie of "stop the steal." I believe that it is highly likely that Trump was seeking to stoke more violence. If correct, these attorneys have an ethical obligation to make Trump's criminal intent known to authorities.
5. Rule 1.6(c) A lawyer may reveal client confidences and secrets, to the extent reasonably necessary:
(1) to prevent a criminal act that the lawyer reasonably believes is likely to result in death or substantial bodily harm absent disclosure of the client’s secrets or
6. confidences by the lawyer; or
(2) to prevent the bribery or intimidation of witnesses, jurors, court officials, or other persons who are involved in proceedings before a tribunal if the lawyer reasonably believes that such acts are likely to result absent
7. disclosure of the client’s confidences or secrets by the lawyer.

IMO these lawyers should report Trump intent to commit more violence to the @FBIWFO and @SenateGOP @SenateDems. If they don't act voluntarily, they should be called to the grand jury and any privilege waived.
8. And the final point is that if a gang of attorney just walked out on a client on the eve of trial like this, even for non-payment of fees, they would be exposed to discipline. These are good attorneys and have expertise in ethics. The only thing that makes sense is
9. Trump is plotting another attack on the Capitol. @SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @FBIWFO @CIA @NSAGov @DefenseIntel @DCPoliceDept

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