Daniels is speaking quickly: The prosecutor asked her to slow down. Plus, The Hill’s Ella Lee pointed out that Trump has been making comments to his attorney.
They appeared to make eye contact: “Daniels looked over in [Trump’s] direction, and the former president also looked over at her. Trump maintained a glum face, not appearing to react to coming face to face again with Daniels. Daniels pointed at Trump and held a straight face.” (The Hill)
What’s she wearing?: Lee reports that “Daniels, wearing black with her hair in a clip, smiled nervously as she entered the room, walking quickly toward the stand. She put on a pair of black, thick-rimmed glasses as she started.”
Hoo boy: “‘We don’t need to know the details of intercourse,’ Judge Merchan says as the two sides argue over how much detail Stormy Daniels can go into when she testifies. Trump shakes his head after the judge agrees she can be questioned generally on it given her ‘credibility issues.’” (From CNN’s Kaitlan Collins)
Rethinking your social media post?: Trump appeared to delete a social media post this morning complaining about the next witness. “This is unprecedented, no time for lawyers to prepare,” the former president posted, calling the judge “CROOKED” and “HIGHLY CONFLICTED.” Don’t forget that he has already violated the gag order 10 times so far. 🔎Read Trump’s full deleted post
Want to read the moment the judge threatened Trump with jail time?: Here’s the Monday transcript, via The Washington Post.
Tidbit about trial timing: The prosecution said it needs about two more weeks to make the case. The trial has been estimated to last roughly six weeks and is on track so far.
