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Losing Credibility
Drawings of Day Six of the Trump Manhattan Criminal Trial
At the start of the day in court, the attorneys for both sides left the room with Judge Merchan. Reporters did not know why. Maggie Haberman of the NY Times wrote: “It is striking seeing Trump sit alone at the defense table, the courtroom behind him packed with reporters and other observers.”
I had to draw that image.
The day started with a hearing with Judge Merchan and the attorneys for both sides. They hashed out repeatedly how Trump was violating the gag order the judge had imposed.
At one point, as Blanche insists Trump is trying to follow with the rules, Merchan interrupts him. “You’re losing all credibility with the court,” he says.
It was tense for the Trump team; his lawyer Todd Blanche got on the judge’s nerves. However, Judge Merchan did not rule yet as to whether, or how, he will penalize Trump for repeatly ignoring the rules of his court. It was not a good beginning for the Trump team.
Then the first witness returned to the stand. David Pecker was the CEO of the National Enquirer and his testimony further revealed how good a friend he was to…
