Larry David says former friend Alan Dershowitz ‘made a deal with the devil’ as Trump’s lawyer
Comedian Larry David has publicly addressed the end of his friendship with lawyer Alan Dershowitz, citing Dershowitz's decision to represent Donald Trump as the primary cause. David described the move as a 'deal with the devil,' leading to a public confrontation between the two.
Why it matters
This highlights the intense political polarization in the US, where professional associations can lead to the dissolution of long-standing personal relationships.
Larry David pictured in New York City in 2024. The Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator has spoken about his public falling out with former friend Alan Dershowitz. Photograph: Dave Allocca/StarPix/Rex/Shutterstock Larry David pictured in New York City in 2024. The Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator has spoken about his public falling out with former friend Alan Dershowitz. Photograph: Dave Allocca/StarPix/Rex/Shutterstock Larry David Larry David says former friend Alan Dershowitz ‘made a deal with the devil’ as Trump’s lawyer The Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator says Dershowitz, who also defended Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein, ‘only has himself to blame’ for being ostracised
Prefer the Guardian on Google Larry David has opened up about the collapse of his friendship with Alan Dershowitz, saying that Dershowitz “made a deal with the devil” when he became Donald Trump’s lawyer.
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