‘Humiliating’: Judge ‘fed up’ as Trump’s lawyer has ‘no defense’ for gag order violations

Donald Trump's lawyer was blasted by the judge during gag order arguments on the second day of Trump’s hush money election interference trial. Trump’s attorney was compared to “the kid who didn’t do his homework” by Joy Reid, who attended day two of the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president in person.
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[@tlee4218]

He complains about a gag order while he talks on and on and on and on….

[@beecnul8r]

He should take a flying leap into a pile of his own BS.

[@thisbushnell2012]

@tlee4218 the irony is palpable

[@violamateo-on8pc]

No throngs of Trump admirers -- and not a single member of his family, either. THAT speaks volumes, as far as I'm concerned.

[@josephjones825]

😂 Clown !!

[@Al3xM]

no, no, don't forget! there was actually ONE Trump admirer outside... the crazy guy with a large bell and a cross. 😅

[@SuperRede4u]

Yet come election night in November the Orange Cheetos will claim somehow that it was "rigged" and that he really won even though the results will show otherwise. Even when the trained professionals look into the election and find nothing that would have made a difference (just like all of the other elections) and say that it was legitimate the Orange Cheetos will be boo hooing to his cult and have them ready to go. This will truly be a dangerous time for the USA since the civil war days 😢😢.

[@user-du9mk8zd9d]

Don’t drop the soap grandpa

[@richardjames9091]

His angry mob are either incarcerated or don't want to take the risk and hopefully many have seen him for what he is and stopped supporting him

[@Columbiastargazer]

trump isn't arguing he's innocent, he's arguing he has the right to be a criminal

[@Vmaxfodder]

Trump 2024 Make Libtwits Cry Again!

[@winstonsmith6607]

A derper doesn't say he's a derper. But a derper who derps himself a traitor derps himself a trump

[@walterw2]

now _that's_ quotable, i'm totally stealing it

[@Jerry-tv4bg]

Ok bud we got PROOF that trumps documents case was a coordinated conspiracy by the national archives the doj and bidens wh

[@lovepeace1074]

💯👍👍👍

[@patcomerford5596]

Watters needs to be fired for his threatening commentary which puts the personal safety of jurors at risk.

[@elaineisabelle427]

Exactly

[@davidwelsh8026]

What did Jesse say?

[@BeastlyP1g]

@baronbar5894 Greetings Netherlands! It’s illegal here too, but there is a HUGE carve out for news organizations covering prominent public figures. Basically, a law designed to protect reporters from being sued for unknowingly false stories is so broad its nearly impossible to prove criminal negligence.

[@patcomerford5596]

@@davidwelsh8026 Look and listen to his TV comments.

[@patcomerford5596]

@baronbar5894 Well said and written.

[@annieyoung7998]

Thank you for calling this An Election Interference case!!!

[@gregbors8364]

Yes, Trump is on trial for election interference

[@jmasse52]

So tired of hearing his whiny curve voice

[@titusmaximus7278]

Me too 😂

[@sircasm6578]

No you're not😅.. you live for it.

[@andrewstevenson118]

"Curve" voice?

[@Vmaxfodder]

Trump 2024 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@courtneyscott5630]

​@@titusmaximus7278Me three!!!

[@michaelbray109]

All that time and money to get a law degree and licence and you throw it away for Donnie. Sad….

[@brandonvillanueva6931]

I read these lawyers have been paid a collective $74 million. Geeez! All that for them lawyers. Rediculous!

[@williamrose2506]

He's probably soaked Trump for enough to retire.

[@brandonvillanueva6931]

@@williamrose2506 i hear that!

[@michaelbray109]

@@williamrose2506 more likely he has a bag of promises that he will be paid in a couple of weeks. Just around the corner…

[@kathleenaustin327]

He was a prosecutor. He hasn't done defence before!! It's showing!!

[@deanbusch2727]

Day 2, there's at least another 23 days and Trumps legal team has NO plan but whining to the judge.

[@Vmaxfodder]

Trump 2024 ❤!! FJB

[@thomasbullen5239]

Why? Are you Russian?

[@nicocrestmere9688]

​@Vmaxfodder Not looking good for Stinky. His campaign is practically broke, his lawyers defense seems to be just to whine to the judge, he's slumping in the polls, and he may not even be a free man when ot comes time to vote meaning he can't even vote for himself

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

When you've lost your defense even before entering this trial's proceedings there's nothing left but to whine to the judge.

[@tami4951]

​@@Vmaxfodder Three word chants and grunts are all you creatures understand.

[@slevenkelevra3813]

trump is suffering from a "social media addiction" and needs an intervention. I would ask the family for this endeavor but they don't even show up for him in court. MAGA!, as trump would say.

[@anastacianelson8208]

thank you Joy We love You>

[@DragQueenJesus]

"A SHUFFLING WADDLE"..... OMGLOL

[@thisbushnell2012]

More and more like DC Comics villain " the Penguin".

[@selah71]

I cracked up at her comment about his hair being cantilevered. Lol.

[@thisbushnell2012]

So apt a description

[@1alb]

The judge is rightfully being cautious not going down any avenues whereby Trump can appeal, hence delay the trial. That’s why he won’t jail him, yet? As much as we’d all like to see that.

[@MrMisuma]

But he will appeal no matter what.

[@user-wz2zw8wq2p]

@@MrMisumahe can appeal from prison like anyone else. We shall see if that happens 🤞⚖️

[@davidwelsh8026]

The judge is afraid of Trump.

[@661Justice]

That is not a crucifix. It appears to be an Orthodox cross. Love the phases "deft cantilevering" and "shuffly waddle."

[@peacenow4456]

Great reporting, Joy.

[@davismiller4369]

"Planning underway to facilitate incarceration." Poetry!!!

[@terrybandera71]

This trial has become so entertaining it's like watching My Cousin Vinny once more.

[@koda3967]

👍🏼Without the 'likeable' defendant.🤔

[@singingwordwright148]

George "I cannot tell a lie" Washington alongside Donny "You can tell I'm lying because my lips are flapping" Trump? That's a very eclectic list.

[@diorkayla..1636]

Great job joy❤❤❤

[@user-lo6xq1iv1n]

I love that blouse. Ms. Reid has great style. Great commentary too! 👌

[@williamrose2506]

It's becoming clear that Todd Blanche has diminished interest in defending Trump. Can't blame him.

[@toddflickinger5171]

Reporters should interrupt him when he starts spewing lies after court. Ask about his case,don’t just film his diatribe.

[@63artemisia63]

Haven’t you seen what happens when he’s interrupted? It doesn’t focus him; it just generates more verbal chaos. Also, maybe you’ve noticed that reports only include about six to 10 seconds of his bloviating. A reporter’s job, btw, is to report what’s happening. And Drumpf’s chatter is part of what’s happening. He would say the same things if he was asked about his case, IF he was capable of staying on topic, which he isn’t.

[@vancegodin4149]

DEFT CANTILEVERING is the best descriptor I've heard for his"do." .

[@TheBIOSDestroyer]

A nice way of saying: "A wild comb over with extra Aquanet".

[@tonyarichards5430]

Donnie is neck deep in the hole of Find Out that he dug with his own mouth. Take your prison prep classes donnie.

[@richardjames9091]

Exactly hopefully we are coming to the start of the global party that will erupt when justice is done and the Ugly face of fascism is safe behind bars

[@maximeprometheas]

I don't think he did the part before the Find Out with his mouth.

[@KaiserBlade]

What hole is that? When did non disclosure agreements become illegal?

[@shellystewart2302]

@@KaiserBladeWhen NDA’s are used for election interference, and when they are covered up through financial fraud.

[@tlee4218]

@@KaiserBlade when they are illegally used. Dump and Fox have lost lawsuits by breaking their illegal disclosure agreements. You are not allowed to commit crimes and expect ppl to say nothing or be complicate.

[@serendipitouslytranscenden8843]

That was nice of the local mental institution to let that one guy out for the day so he could visit the courthouse in costume.

[@siswohlslagel8919]

LoL aww 😂

[@annf8791]

We hope we never see a former president go through what Donny is going through! No family, friends or supporters! But he wants your money like a church tithe

[@davidwelsh8026]

Trump will be fine.

[@TimothySlickback]

He thought he was going to turn his trial into another political side-show. You're in criminal court buddy. They have jurisdiction over you.

[@davidwelsh8026]

It seems that Trump has turned the table on the judge.

[@CarolEdmonds-pk7hr]

@@davidwelsh8026Judge Merchan will be the one flipping the table and tRump is not gonna like it!!

[@Kelbel30]

Those kids showing up is fascinating. I hope they learned a lot. 😊😊

[@beaboerner2173]

Already tough the wrong things!! Hate is all you people know 😢😢😢

[@JamesPower]

Lock. Him. Up.

[@andercoyote4170]

Scrolling through, looking for todays news and saw Joy Reid’s smile on the thumbnail. I knew it was gonna be good! 😊

[@mitchhills4747]

His defence has no defence lol! For ANYTHING. So all they do is delay, delay and yet more delay, in the vain hope that something pops up to assist them. It's ludicrous. I feel for the Judge.

[@krankynstyns_lair]

Doesn't NEED it...there's NO CRIME, GIBLETBRAIN.😂😂😂😂😂

[@tommyudo3195]

Fox New is a freaking meltdown over this trial, now that it's finally dawning on them that Trump may be held accountable for once in his life..

[@davidwelsh8026]

Nothing will happen to Trump.

[@MM2PuppyDog]

I think the non right-wing media shouldn't be out front when trump is on the court steps complaining about the same old crap. Less media coverage would hit him where it hurts. If he walked out and there were only maga news people for him to rant to, he would be furious!!!

[@FHB71]

"Orange hue" ... ROFL

[@rreichertbkk]

This is an absolutely outstanding journalistic report and a professional presentation by Rachel Maddow - Please continue in this line - I'm sure your outstanding journalistic work is highly appreciated by many more people you can think of.

[@BillBarr4President]

This is the same Madcow that pushed the fake Russian collusion hoax for 3 straight years

[@jamesreid8638]

Agreed👌

[@rodenbeck3]

@@jamesreid8638aai

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

This is Joy, not Rachel. Both great!

[@CalebTrask]

GOD, I AM LOVING THIS!

[@johnbratmon6385]

It amazes me how arrogant trump & his lawyers are. They apparently think that they can simply state whatever they want without having to document anything, and you should just accept it... because they're trump & his lawyers.

[@davidwelsh8026]

That is correct.

[@eauzanana1724]

Depending on how you look at Trump, he acts like a beggar.

[@Vmaxfodder]

Trump 2024 !!❤ Trump 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Make Libtwits Cry Again!!

[@dynomiterecords4348]

Does Trump have a pull string in his back,? Someone pulls it and the same old crap comes spewing out .

[@jeffyoung3635]

It literally is Over and over ……

[@thisbushnell2012]

​@@jeffyoung3635 his whole life now is one long fugue state.

[@miguelpaul1164]

Hes filling his diapers right there in court.

[@peachesjohnson9387]

I love how diverse this panel is

[@peterbrockway5990]

The waddle, the weird color and vain hairdo, but come on!, you know what we want to hear about if you experienced being in the same room as the defendant.

[@miguelpaul1164]

The scowling and tired look is just his pig eyes.

[@carolrodd1754]

Ha ha ha exactly 💯 😄

[@313SmoothJ]

Lock him up, say what⁉️ Lock him up, say what⁉️ Lock him up, say what⁉️ 🔒🤡🔒

[@miguelpaul1164]

Sleepy Don will have plenty of time to nap in prison.

[@davemathews7890]

And fart.

[@tami4951]

WAKE UP AND DO YOUR TIME, DONNIE!

[@tonyface2007]

Standby for the Mandela tone bronzer available $299.99.

[@tami4951]

Made in "JYNA"!

[@koda3967]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robsantana629]

I was watching the live sky news cam outside the courtroom and I saw both you and Katy chatting during the speed break and absolutely loved seeing you both together attending the trial! You both are awesome! You should record your lunch conversation and show us! Cheers!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@miguelpaul1164]

It must be humiliating for diaper don to have to sit in his soiled diapers until the judge grants a break, then Waltine Nauta can change his diaper.

[@user-bu9qs6zu9r]

Beautiful Blouse !!! Love You and Your Show

[@johannorman3067]

Great show as always Joy, thank you very much.

[@suleikhaismail761]

He’s a giant baby! 😒😒😂

[@winstonsmith6607]

Yes, that's the narrative this network has been pushing. Also, he smells and he's a loser.🐑

[@tismeagen684]

Not one single family member in court to support Trump speaks volumes! Even his family is sick and tired of hearing this whinger's endless lies.

[@youknowwho1962]

Wow, Joy, that's a fantastic blouse!

[@josephjones825]

Goodwill bargain rack

[@Vmaxfodder]

😑🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@andrewstevenson118]

Yeah, I thought so too. Very nice.

[@Mankind_-]

Paisley. 😊

[@Vmaxfodder]

It's the new toilet paper print

[@KevieG]

Love ❤️ your reporting, Ms. Reid!

[@joemack10]

Deft Centerville! What 😂

[@johnnydoe3603]

Joy Reid did a Great Job Painting the Picture of that Courtroom. Honestly, I don’t feel like i missed Anything after Watching this. 😊👍🏽

[@smkh2890]

"after the election" the Stormy Daniels story would not matter, said Trump, so put off paying her! So it wasn't to spare Melania's feelings, but to avoid negative news that would influence voters.

[@tgal924]

Katie Phang is doing an excellent & respectful job covering this!🎉💙

[@63artemisia63]

A resounding round of applause for JOY REID and her “DEFT CANTILEVERING” description of Drumpf’s coiffure 👏🏼👏👏🏽👏🏾👏🏼👏👏🏽👏🏾

[@kaybumgarner3754]

I see Joy Reid is a comedian also. Not funny

[@eleni1968]

Susan Nekless was sitting so far from him because of his stinky diaper; She can't handle the stench. IF Donny seemed fidgety it might be what's in that diaper Cheers from NYC!!!

[@jdkerk]

Katie is amazing! A very smart, articulate and competent lady!

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

I've Been Saying That, For The Legend Longest!!!!!!!! No Defense, At All!!!!!!!!!!!

[@summerwind457]

Little Peckerhead confronts bigger Peckerhead. And one of them is muzzled. Love it!

[@williamwheatley1604]

This station is still on the air..?

[@joycemoore8098]

​@@williamwheatley1604yes. and your point is?

[@eileenkotkin1889]

looking good Joy!

[@sharonthomas9357]

Lawyer blanche such a great lawyer but u come to court with no proof!! Wow no wonder judge machon lost it on him today in court he keeps asking u wheres the case log the proof?

[@Acer_Maximinus]

“…No one has ever seen anything like this…🥴” If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that broken record…💵💵💵💵💵

[@tami4951]

Ka-ching! 💰

[@moonkeele]

I lost it at Deft Cantilevering

[@whererosemaryflourishes]

Agreed. Katie Phang has been exemplary. 👏

[@flibbinflah22]

“When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression." Guess it sucks to be Trump 🤣🤣

[@NateyCat]

Brilliant reporting. Cut thru the BS and mostly got to the point. Thank you for sharing this.

[@frederickfernandez787]

Karma is coming after DJT after what he’s done to the central park 5 teens!

[@byteresistor]

How many defendants get to hold press conferences and keep breaking the rules without consequences?

[@davidwelsh8026]

Former President,Future President.

[@wolfchief7952]

Did he fart????

[@miguelpaul1164]

And filled his diaper in court.

[@joycemoore8098]

probably ALL of the way down the aisle!!! 💨💨💨💨💨

[@punkrox1468]

No common blue collar man would get this much courtesy. This is wrong in so many ways

[@davidwelsh8026]

What’s wrong is Trump shouldn’t be on trial to begin with.

[@r.beepbeep1080]

Only way to shut him up ! PUT HIM IN JAIL! .... well even then he will try but at least we won't hear from him!

[@davidwelsh8026]

You will be hearing plenty from Trump.

[@filmcrew3531]

Joy-Ann Reid!!! That is a stunning shirt on you! Cheers! And as always fantastic on your pulpit!

[@kennetho2499]

"Shuffle-y waddle" describes Donald Trump's walk perfectly 😅

[@instrumental5763]

Katie Phang is AWESOME!!!!! 😎

[@jameswatson5304]

Overrated b.

[@truth_focus]

he's right, we've never seen anything like this president (ex) before. disbelief is the word

[@davidwelsh8026]

Trump has taken control of the court.

[@bradfleck9458]

So glad to see Judge Merchan isn't allowing the 1st Amendment to get in the way......

[@tami4951]

Oh, please? If 45's "statements" are a 1st amendment issue and not the obvious threat that they're intended to be, then I should be able to post exactly what I think of 45 and it's gaggle of traitors and sycophants without KZbin deleting my account! Cope and seethe, TRAITOR.

[@davidwelsh8026]

Nor is Trump.

[@charlenethompson7585]

Lewy Body Dementia. The shuffle walk. He’s definitely delusional.

[@kayezbiciak544]

Susan Necheles doesn't want Trump's stench to permeate her clothing, so that it needs to be cleaned before wearing again. Plus, the smell.......

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

"Waddler, scuffler. scower" are words Joy feels deep. ❤ she has earned this moment

[@The_Real_Mier]

Why did they need 2 hours to establish IF (😂) trump violated the gag order in those social media posts…?? DUH…. All that’s needed is simply READ them. It’s SO obvious! Could have been done in 2 MINUTES, including a one minute-break!

[@miguelpaul1164]

How many times did Waltine Nauta change the diapers today????

[@jamesbrock5784]

Nothing about those violent "protest" in New York??

[@terrencekane8203]

ABC 6 TV showed that there was exactly one Trump supporter at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon. One magahat.

[@jessicaboyles2299]

I’m very curious about Todd Blanch’s performance. By all accounts he is an excellent attorney. Why would he seemingly be so unprepared in both his opening statement and the gag order hearing? Now I’m turning into a conspiracy theorist because it has me wondering if they know they have no legitimate defense so they’re trying to throw the trial by way of appeal on the grounds of ineffective counsel.

[@smilinmoo]

That crossed my mind as well.

[@thisbushnell2012]

I've been wondering that since the first round of attorney firings. The possibility hovers like the second undropped shoe. Holding out til late October?

[@dianagodwin4504]

please stop letting him pontificate entering and exiting the courthouse. i am sick of him. i was sick of him the first time that i saw him accidentally as i was flipping channels and i guess he was doing the apprentice. visceral disgust. please stop with the free publicity and free alternate reality stories. fairy tales?

[@sharonthomas9357]

😂😂😂😂 judge bout scolded Tod blanche today i loved it

[@bigdendepicclo7644]

The Stormy Daniels of it all🙄😊

[@markbeards4441]

There is no defence for the indefensible.

[@erinauter8939]

Susan Necklace’s presence in the back ALWAYS catches my attention, she shifts a lot and tries to hide, I can understand why 😂

[@user-oc6wn5qk1n]

The problem in this country is a total Lack of empathy for other humans . Think, how would YOu feel, ina similar situation?

[@thisbushnell2012]

Donny is incapable of normal human emotions. What normal dad would anticipate his infant daughter's future breasts?

[@yvonneplant9434]

Keep talking, Don!!!! 😅

[@chibirex596]

I'm kicking my feet in the air

[@fionakelleghan3267]

I wish I could remember which friend of Trump's told the NYT that Trump scowls because he thinks it makes him look like Clint Eastwood. 😄 This was in 2016.

[@johnsavage1109]

Ha ha ha.......Down you go Donny, down down down...........

[@user-bw6br8oi1q]

Deft Cantilevering 😂 should be a book of tRump crooked criminal acts .

[@HygienistDentist]

I love this Taking Turns. Everyday a different story from a different set of eyes.