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Live Updates: Opening Statements to Begin in Trump’s Criminal Trial

www.nytimes.com ‘Criminal Conspiracy’ Alleged as Jury Starts Hearing Trump Trial

Court adjourned for the day after opening statements from both sides and the start of testimony from the longtime publisher of The National Enquirer. A lawyer for Donald Trump told jurors the former president did nothing illegal.

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Trump spoke to the press in the hallway and excoriated the case. He ignored some of the questions he was asked, like, “Where’s Melania?”

First of all, lol.

Trump sits alone at the defense table motionless, occasionally scanning the empty bench where the judge typically sits. It is a striking image for a person who is typically surrounded by so many people.

Secondly, where are all the people who claimed we would never get here? Where are all those who demand consequences?

Trump is struggling to stay awake. His eyes were closed for a short period. He was jolted awake when Todd Blanche, his lawyer, nudged him while sliding a note in front of him.

Thirdly, lol. Dozing Don strikes again!
- Where are all those who demand consequences?
  
  We have yet to see actual consequences.
  
  Yeah man. Being on trial for 34 felonies is a breeze. Literally a walk in the park.
  
  This man is literally shitting his depends as the head of the National Enquirer testifies against him, and you think he's having a ball.
- Toddlers cannot sit still for 8 hours. They are absolutely sedating him.
  
  Wasn't there speculation that his constant sniffing was because he abuses some stimulant? They probably took it away from him.
  
  Nah his brain is unable to deal and just shutting down
- This is hilarious! Thanks for sharing! What a great day.
"In a shocking turn of events, Trump's lawyer declared it opposite day."

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