I just read several responses from lawyers with experience in criminal law, and the best response came from Elizabeth de la Vega.

See the screenshot for her response.

My view: calm, restrained understatement is most effective.

Responding to Trump's fist-shaking with more fist-shaking elevates Trump.

Smith has the power. Trump has none.

Smith doesn't need to threaten or bluster.

Trump's post doesn't name anyone. He's a mobster. He knows how to give himself deniability.

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