Greetings from the courtroom where by sheer luck of the draw I am in the front row Trump side so will have some extra nuances to report! Proceedings start at 9:30 & recall that they will begin w/ Merchan's remonstration of Trump lawyer for deceptive move @ end of cross yesterday
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) April 26, 2024
Trump heavy-lidded, seems to be dozing off for brief periods.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) April 26, 2024
Now more like bonafide nap by Trump -- asleep for several minutes
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) April 26, 2024
Trump lawyer solid technically on cross -- good rhythm, all leading Q's, one more fact per Q etc, just like they teach you. But the material is inherently pretty dull and overall moving slowly-- certainly not making big inroads on the direct. And jury listening but hardly rapt.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) April 26, 2024
Again asleep, b/t his two main lawyers. In other cases, even w/ big-shot D's, the lawyers would rouse their clients. Not here. A distinctive feature of trial among other "trials of century" and big trials I've seen or been involved w/, is lawyers' essential fear of client.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) April 26, 2024
Frankly, I’m of two minds over who wins that one. Could be the jury sees it as a crude attempt to elevate Trump (especially after Pecker put him in the sewer), or the State worrying too much about something so minor. I agree with the State, but what does the jury think? Do they think Trump’s a pompous ass? Or do they think the State is being petty? Generally, insisting on defying the judge is not a winning strategy….JUST NOW: During his cross of Pecker, Trump's defense attorney, Emil Bove, has been repeatedly referring to Trump as "President Trump" when referencing periods of time when Trump was not in office.
— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) April 26, 2024
The DA's office keeps objecting and Judge Merchan keeps sustaining those…
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