
Trump might be trying to influence members of the jury. Trump’s out-of-court statements seemed “entirely inappropriate” and suggested Mr. Kaplan, who instructed the parties to “inform your clients and witnesses to please refrain from making any statements that are likely to incite violence or civil unrest.” He said that he was especially concerned for the safety and privacy of jurors. The posts tested boundaries set forth Tuesday by Judge Lewis A.

Carroll wore should be “allowed to be part of the case.” Carroll’s lawyer was a “political operative.” He also said that the dress Ms. Trump posted twice about the lawsuit, calling it a scam and writing that Ms. Trump on social media about an hour before the trial resumed on Wednesday morning. Jean Carroll’s rape allegation against former President Donald J.

(Then again, he has been rather busy disparaging his accuser online-and getting reprimanded by the judge.) Per The New York Times :

He’s also currently on trial for alleged rape and defamation but has chosen not to appear in court for the proceedings. What, pray tell, might keep Trump from joining in on the festivities? Well, he’s running for president again, though presumably the people who arrange his schedule know when his wife’s birthday is and could have worked around it. He wants to make Melania happy.“ This same person added that Mel and Don “have a more than suitable partners arrangement.” You hear that haters? “A more than suitable partners arrangement”! If that doesn’t spell romance-and definitely doesn’t spell a marriage of mutual convenience in which one party clearly despises the other-we’re not sure what does. Said another: “Don’t be fooled by the former president’s outspoken manner and dominant influence on those around him. “If Donald is here, he will be joining the family to celebrate his wife's birthday,” a source familiar with the matter told People. How is former first lady Melania Trump celebrating turning 53 years old today? Reportedly with a “low-key” birthday celebration at Mar-a-Lago that Donald Trump, her husband of 18 years, will attend-“if his schedule allows.”
