Watch All In With Chris Hayes Highlights: March 27

In a recent interview, Tim O'Brien, the senior executive editor of Bloomberg opinion, and Karen Friedman Agnifalo, the former chief assistant district attorney in the Manhattan DA's office, discussed the significance of David Pecker's testimony in relation to the ongoing investigation into Donald Trump. O'Brien highlighted the importance of Pecker's testimony in corroborating the claims made by Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, regarding the payments made to suppress damaging stories. According to O'Brien, Pecker can confirm that Trump was involved in these payments and that they were made to influence the election.

Friedman Agnifalo further emphasized the role of the grand jury in determining whether Trump was aware of these payments and whether he knew they were falsely recorded in business records. She also addressed the issue of Trump's recent threats and incendiary language towards Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan DA. She argued that while much of what Trump says may be considered free speech, his explicit calls for violence and the use of symbols like a baseball bat next to Bragg's image could be seen as incitement. She believed that Trump had crossed a line and could be charged with misdemeanors.

Trump's Self-Preservation Mode

When asked about Trump's state of mind amidst the legal proceedings, O'Brien pointed out that Trump's actions are often driven by self-aggrandizement or self-preservation. He mentioned Trump's fear of being humiliated in front of the media and his desperation to maintain his image. O'Brien also noted Trump's awareness of the support he still receives from the far-right wing of the Republican Party and his tendency to invoke violence when cornered. He concluded that Trump