The Fallout Over Trump
Larry David has spoken publicly for the first time about the end of his friendship with Alan Dershowitz, saying the lawyer made a pact with the devil when he took on Donald Trump's defense. In a new profile of Dershowitz in The Atlantic, David explained that his decision to confront Dershowitz in 2021 was rare for him, as he usually avoids real-life conflicts unless he believes he can handle them.[S1][S2]
The two were friends and neighbors on Martha's Vineyard for years, but their relationship collapsed after Dershowitz joined Trump's legal team during the first impeachment trial in 2020. David said Dershowitz has only himself to blame for being ostracized, and that the devil hasn't spoken to him since the impeachment.[S1][S2]
The Grocery Store Confrontation
The rift became public in 2021 when David encountered Dershowitz at a grocery store on Martha's Vineyard. According to Dershowitz, David turned away when greeted and called him 'disgusting.' David confirmed the account, saying he rarely has confrontations in real life but felt compelled in this case.[S1][S2]
Dershowitz later recounted the incident to The New Yorker, describing how David walked in to buy groceries and refused to talk. He noted that David used to come to his house for dinner and to use the gym, making the rejection particularly painful.[S1][S2]
Personal Tragedy and Regret
The rift between Larry David and Alan Dershowitz took a sad turn following the death of Dershowitz's son Elon from a stroke last year at 64. Dershowitz was upset that David didn't offer condolences. David acknowledged his regret for not reaching out, explaining that he often thinks kind thoughts but fails to act on them.[S1][S2]
David expressed remorse, but he firmly defended his choice to challenge Dershowitz, insisting that the lawyer had made a pact with evil forces. While he admitted to feeling some sympathy for Dershowitz, particularly due to his son's presence, he emphasized that Dershowitz's isolation is self-inflicted.[S1][S2]
