Comedian and television creator Larry David has commented on the deterioration of his friendship with prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz, characterizing Dershowitz’s involvement with Trump’s legal representation as a moral compromise.
Dershowitz, a former Harvard Law professor with a lengthy career defending high-profile clients across the political spectrum, served on Trump’s defense team during the president’s first impeachment trial in 2020. The two men had been neighbors and friends for years on Martha’s Vineyard before their relationship ended in acrimony. A public argument between them emerged in 2021, during which David was heard calling Dershowitz “disgusting.” Dershowitz subsequently confirmed the encounter to media outlets, describing how David rebuffed his attempt at conversation in a grocery store.
David addressed the incident publicly for the first time in a recent profile published by the Atlantic. He characterized the confrontation as unusual for him, noting his general aversion to real-world disputes. When Dershowitz mentioned feeling hurt that David had not reached out following the death of Dershowitz’s son Elon the previous year, David expressed some sympathy while acknowledging his regret at not making contact.
However, David subsequently provided additional comments to the Atlantic, offering a more critical assessment. He stated that while he hesitated to speak negatively about Dershowitz given the attorney’s social isolation, Dershowitz bore responsibility for his circumstances. David’s characterization of Dershowitz’s legal work for Trump as “a deal with the devil” suggested fundamental disagreement with the attorney’s professional choices.
In recent months, Dershowitz announced a party affiliation change to the Republican party after decades with the Democratic party, citing criticism of Democratic positions regarding Israel. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court declined Dershowitz’s request to revive a defamation lawsuit he had filed against CNN regarding coverage of his Trump-related statements.
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