Former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Thursday after the 10th day of the criminal trial in the case N.Y. v. Trump. Despite calling the trial 'ridiculous' and 'election interference at the highest level,' Trump expressed that he was 'very happy' with how things were going in the courtroom.
Trump voiced his frustrations with Judge Juan Merchan, the presiding judge in the case, whom he referred to as 'totally conflicted.' Trump mentioned that the judge had imposed an unconstitutional gag order on him, preventing him from testifying in the case. Trump stated that he would appeal the gag order, emphasizing that it was unfair and hindered his ability to speak out.
During his interaction with reporters, Trump criticized the trial proceedings, stating that it was absurd for him to be in the courtroom while there were other pressing issues outside. He described the trial as unprecedented election interference and expressed his discontent with the restrictions placed on him as the Republican Party nominee.
Trump highlighted his intention to challenge the gag order and expressed uncertainty about the outcome. The trial is set to resume on Friday at 9:30 a.m., continuing the legal proceedings in the case.
