The judge can only disallow the testimony if the opposing counsel objects.
Trump’s legal team didn’t object.
The judge said he was surprised they didn’t object, and that he would have blocked some of her testimony if they had done so.
Trump’s legal team didn’t object.
The judge said he was surprised they didn’t object, and that he would have blocked some of her testimony if they had done so.
The defence strongly objected multiple times and sought a mistrial over Daniels' testimony; Judge Merchan ultimately allowed most of it over their objections, setting up a likely issue for appeal by Trump's team.
Much like when he lost the election, his preferred strategy is to pretend the rules shouldn't apply to him.
They have certainly done enough to convince Trump’s supporters, but that was a low bar to clear.