Failed reality TV actor owns the mic
And that is part of a bigger issue
Every day before and after Trump’s criminal court trial in New York, the failed reality television actor takes to the open mic to share fevered dreams and stories of his own fake victimization.
This begs the question: WHY AREN’T THE ACTUAL PROCEEDINGS TELEVISED?
At this point, the Defendant-In-Chief is once again controlling the narrative (and violating multiple gag orders) — that the 2020 election was rigged, that Pres. Biden is out to get him, that yadda-yadda-yadda-and-a-big-bag-of-chips. His statements run live, with no editing, and he is simply extending his ongoing coup attempt. Meanwhile, the courtroom proceedings are shared via live feed into an overflow room of reporters.
Those of us following the proceedings can only read or hear from an observer that he has fallen asleep in his chair. We can only read or hear from an observer that he stood up before he was supposed to, passed a note to his attorney, glared at a witness.
I do not care that New York courts do not normally allow cameras. This trial is important. This man wants to be president again. Let us witness this in real time.
It could be even harder to protect the jury from being seen at all. Apparently, the coutroom is small. Still, I wish we could, too, or even just have access to recordings. I do not care to see his theatrics--he'd be even worse. I've seen him enough, frankly. But I would rather hear the attorneys and witnesses, and the judge, when he calls them to the bench or tells T to sit down, etc.
Transcripts will be published. https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/press/pdfs/PR24_19.pdf