Decoding legal jargon is crucial for understanding a trial's significance. Despite the importance, the complexity might lead to boredom and confusion for observers. During Trump's trial, he appears to fall asleep due to the intricate legal discussions. While observing his body language, it becomes apparent that he is dozing off as his head repeatedly drops to his chest and then snaps back up, indicating drowsiness. Although hesitancy surrounds reporting that Trump is asleep, the visible signs make it difficult to deny. Despite efforts by lawyers to get his attention, Trump's head movements strongly suggest he nodded off during the trial's opening day.
Political and legal history are being made in a Lower Manhattan courtroom as Donald J. Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to undergo a criminal trial.
Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, explains what happened during the opening days of the trial, which is tied to Mr. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star.
Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times.
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