The courtroom drama surrounding former President Donald J. Trump took an unexpected turn as he appeared alternately irritated and fatigued during pretrial motions ahead of his criminal trial. As arguments were presented and tensions ran high, Mr. Trump seemed to nod off at times, only to jolt back awake as his lawyer passed him notes.

 

Throughout the proceedings, Mr. Trump exchanged whispers and notes with his lead lawyer, Todd Blanche, while maintaining a stoic demeanor. However, his emotions occasionally broke through as he smirked, scoffed, and expressed frustration, particularly when his request to miss court for his son Barron's graduation was not immediately granted by Judge Juan M. Merchan.

 

Despite his moments of irritation, Mr. Trump appeared to understand the seriousness of the situation when Justice Merchan warned of potential consequences for disrupting the proceedings, including ejection or jail time. However, the former president briefly showed a glimpse of humor when he chuckled at one of his own social media posts targeting his former fixer, Michael D. Cohen, who is expected to testify for the prosecution.

 

The courtroom scene highlighted the high stakes and intense scrutiny surrounding Mr. Trump's criminal case, which centers on allegations that could impact his political future. As the trial unfolds, all eyes will be on how the former president navigates the legal proceedings and their potential implications.

 

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Not surprised. This legal warfare is beyond boring. Roll on November so the American people can decide, not politically biased judges. 

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Not surprised. This legal warfare is beyond boring. Roll on November so the American people can decide, not politically biased judges. 

Reminds me of a Mark Twain quote: "If voting made a difference they wouldn't let us do it."

Trump say he will take the stand at his  first criminal trial!

Will his lawyers allow him to do so?

If he does is he likely to perjure himself?

Is it likely he will be in contempt of court at some time during the trial?

Because the election is so far away, most people aren't paying much attention to it it. So when they are contacted by a pollster, they respond to the name they are most familiar with. So, for the next month, Trump will get a bump in the polls, even if  all the news about him is bad, because of the name recognition factor.

 

Bad news only impacts the outcome of an election if it is published immediately before the elections. So a guilty verdict in this trial won't impact the election much.

 

But that's why there are political campaigns. Joe Biden will respond after the political conventions with a barrage of publicity.

 

 

Edited April 16, 20242 yr by Danderman123

39 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Trump say he will take the stand at his  first criminal trial!

Will his lawyers allow him to do so?

If he does is he likely to perjure himself?

Is it likely he will be in contempt of court at some time during the trial?

Imo he is in contempt already by violating the gag order. I think next week the judge will rule on the motion from prosecution to this effect.

1 minute ago, stevenl said:

Imo he is in contempt already by violating the gag order. I think next week the judge will rule on the motion from prosecution to this effect.

The Prosecution is proposing $1000 fines.

Awww he’s all tuckered out from all the winning remember when he said that……….actually it’s a well known fact criminals tend to yawn during interrogation/court feigned boredom 

Just now, Tug said:

Awww he’s all tuckered out from all the winning remember when he said that……….actually it’s a well known fact criminals tend to yawn during interrogation/court feigned boredom 

Trump wasn't yawning, he was sleeping. Because of the "old man" thing.

It’s a smart move.

 

When he’s sleeping he’s not speaking and exposing his progressing aphasia.

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Not surprised. This legal warfare is beyond boring. Roll on November so the American people can decide, not politically biased judges. 

Unfortunately, if Trump loses, then he will move to put judges all over it like a rash!

Edited April 16, 20242 yr by herfiehandbag

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Not surprised. This legal warfare is beyond boring. Roll on November so the American people can decide, not politically biased judges. 

So much for Law and Order.

 

If the legal system is inconvenient, it can be dispensed with, at least for rich white men.

 

For poor black men, a knee on the throat is okay, if they are accused of selling cigarettes illegally, or passing a counterfeit $20 bill.

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Not surprised. This legal warfare is beyond boring. Roll on November so the American people can decide, not politically biased judges. 

Here’s the laugh out loud, tone deaf hypocrisy of that argument.

 

Trump supporters are busy making the argument that the politically biased SCOTUS judges he himself nominated will save him from any criminal verdicts Juries hand down against him.

 

Some going as far as to argue they will only accept a Jury’s guilty verdict against Trump if it’s upheld by the Supreme Court.

 

The claim the SCOTUS will save Trump is a common refrain from Trump supporters both foreign and domestic.

 

 

I do think that MAGA will go all out wild. January 6th was a teaser and a second time will bring America down 

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Not surprised. This legal warfare is beyond boring. Roll on November so the American people can decide, not politically biased judges. 

 

 

The problem is that Trump allegedly interfered and attempted to influence the outcome of the elections in 2016, which could be seen as an attempt to deceive the American electorate in their decision-making process.

 

Two of Trump's other criminal cases are about the 2020 election and likewise are alleged election interference.

Similarly Russian collusion, and both impeachments, more election interference.
 

Seems Trump doesn't give two hoots about letting the American people decide.

 

Edited April 16, 20242 yr by LosLobo

The Prosecution have asked the Judge to rule on three cases of Trump violating the gag order he’s under.

 

The Judge will hear these cases on Thursday April 23.

 

I’m guessing Trump will be wide awake during that hearing.

 
 

Isn't falling asleep already a contempt of court?

If Sleepy Joe Don can fall asleep at the most important of his 4,000 odd court cases, how will he fair if he has to enter the codes....
 

Edited April 16, 20242 yr by LosLobo

What are the hours the court is in session?

remember seeing his schedule while in the White House included late rising, puttering about with Fox on in background, long lunch... basically hours of a retired man with few hobbies or interests

To expect him to stay awake, even get up in the morning, is more than "Sleepy Don" can handle

Our friends the Trump fans don't post until they get talking points, so there's always a lag.

 

The official talking point from Trump is that he didn't fall asleep. 

 

That's pretty weak sauce, but tomorrow some Trump fan will post that it's a lie that Trump was sleeping in court.

Edited April 16, 20242 yr by Danderman123

30 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Isn't falling asleep already a contempt of court?

If his lawyers or court officials intervene and wake him up, no contempt. But then this is Trump and who dare intervene. Let him sleep and hope he snore and disrupt court proceedings which is a contempt of court. 

2 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

If his lawyers or court officials intervene and wake him up, no contempt. But then this is Trump and who dare intervene. Let him sleep and hope he snore and disrupt court proceedings which is a contempt of court. 

Why would Trump's attorneys wake him up?

Makes sense. He is a very old man.

1 hour ago, earlinclaifornia said:

I do think that MAGA will go all out wild. January 6th was a teaser and a second time will bring America down 

Hardly any MAGA nuts outside the court house. Amazing because it is the first criminal trial of a president. And their cult leader.

 

I'm guessing many are getting tired of trying to support a drifters?

36 minutes ago, Roo Island said:

Hardly any MAGA nuts outside the court house. Amazing because it is the first criminal trial of a president. And their cult leader.

 

I'm guessing many are getting tired of trying to support a drifters?

Oops. Meant Grifter...

3 hours ago, earlinclaifornia said:

I do think that MAGA will go all out wild. January 6th was a teaser and a second time will bring America down 

They've seen what happened to the previous bunch of rioters. They have a big gob, but most of them are cowards.

2 minutes ago, candide said:

They've seen what happened to the previous bunch of rioters. They have a big gob, but most of them are cowards.

Most?

 

All are cowards.

 

 

5 hours ago, Thailand said:

Trump say he will take the stand at his  first criminal trial!

Will his lawyers allow him to do so?

If he does is he likely to perjure himself?

Is it likely he will be in contempt of court at some time during the trial?

All he does is lie.

Zero chance he takes the stand.

2 hours ago, Roo Island said:

Makes sense. He is a very old man.

Who is mentally deteriorating very rapidly. He's only running to try to dodge prison. He cares only about himself. Magas that see him as their savior are pathetic dupes.

3 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Our friends the Trump fans don't post until they get talking points, so there's always a lag.

 

The official talking point from Trump is that he didn't fall asleep. 

 

That's pretty weak sauce, but tomorrow some Trump fan will post that it's a lie that Trump was sleeping in court.

I think I've got it.

He wasn't sleeping like magas always accuse the president of doing.

He was power napping!