The hiring of Christian right lawyer Jay Sekulow by Trump to work with Marc Kasowitz in defending him fascinates me, for several reasons. That he agreed to work under Kasowitz surprises me a bit. Sekulow is so far out of Kasowitz’ league as an attorney that it’s like Lebron James agreeing to be coached by a guy from a rec league team.





Sekulow is a very talented lawyer. He’s extremely smart and a good strategist. He’s also every bit as much of a liar as Trump, is a purveyor of the most hysterical exaggerations and conspiracy theories, and is downright obnoxious much of the time. Right Wing Watch rounds up some of his greatest hits:

He’s made himself and his family very rich through his association with con man Pat Robertson and the ACLJ. I suppose he sees the advantages of working with another con man, especially one who occupies the White House.