Allies of former President Donald Trump shared their impressions of his Manhattan courtroom, describing the atmosphere as depressing and the proceedings as politically motivated.
- Supporters from the House and Senate visited Trump in court to show support
- Trump and his campaign restricted by a gag order from NY State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan
- House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the trials as politically motivated
- Colangelo’s move from DOJ to Manhattan DA’s office raised questions
- Trump indicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, pleaded not guilty
- Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, discussed the case on TikTok despite gag order
- Rep. Byron Donalds criticized Cohen as a liar and tax evader
- Judge Merchan described as having arrogant body language by Donalds
- Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance described courthouse as depressing but praised Trump’s spirits
- Florida Sen. Rick Scott attended to support Trump, described proceedings as criminal
- Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville attended voluntarily, criticized Cohen and judge’s behavior
- NY Rep. Nicole Malliotakis noted jurors’ lack of emotion and questioned fairness in Manhattan
- Vivek Ramaswamy described courtroom atmosphere as a reflection of America’s decline
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