Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Now on Trump's Team, Dershowitz says, 'I Haven't Changed' Associated Press WASHINGTON - Alan Dershowitz was in line at Mar-a-Lago's lavish Christmas Eve buffet last month when President Donald Trump stopped to chat. The retired Harvard law professor had already been asked by Trump's legal team to assist with the defense at his impeachment trial and, with the case opening in a matter of weeks, the Republican president wanted to know: Was he on board?"He said, 'Everybody wants to do this thing, but I want you,'" Dershowitz recalled in an interview with The Associated Press. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/usa/trump-impeachment/after-lengthy-rules-debate-trump-impeachment-trial-moves-opening-statements .