David Axelrod actually said...

"It seems improbable. But 91 counts and four indictments strengthened him through the primary season because we are living in tribal times and Republicans rallied around Trump."

"What if there's an acquittal or a hung jury? That could have a helpful effect for Trump and coloring all of these prosecutions."

"I think it helps him a lot. There's a big body of evidence in polling that conviction in any of these cases, but in these federal cases, in particular, would be harmful to him."

"I don't think there's as much evidence that this will help him in a general election."