Former President Donald Trump's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, has spoken out about her experience representing E. Jean Carroll in her defamation trial against Trump. In a recent interview, Kaplan revealed a moment of rage displayed by the former president during a deposition at Mar-a-Lago.
According to Kaplan, during the lunch break, Trump questioned where they would get their lunch, to which Kaplan responded that Trump's attorneys had kindly offered to provide it. However, instead of appreciating the gesture, Trump grew infuriated and threw a pile of documents across the table. Kaplan found this reaction perplexing, as it is customary for the hosting party to supply lunch during depositions, allowing both sides to have separate, confidential conversations.
The incident occurred at Mar-a-Lago, chosen as the deposition location for Trump's convenience. Kaplan noted that if the situation were reversed, her legal team would have extended the same courtesy to Trump and his attorneys.
Another notable moment during the trial was a comment made by Trump towards Kaplan. As she announced she was finished with questions, Trump reportedly said, 'See you next Tuesday,' using an anagram for a derogatory term. Kaplan described the comment as crude and misogynistic, expressing her disappointment in Trump's behavior, especially considering his former role as president.
Kaplan highlighted a similar incident in 2019, when Trump made an error during a discussion with female astronauts. After being gently corrected, Trump appeared to scratch his forehead using his middle finger, which sparked controversy and raised questions about his conduct.
The interview with Kaplan sheds light on the behind-the-scenes moments of the recent defamation trial, providing insight into Trump's demeanor and behavior throughout the process.
It is important to note that this narrative is presented through Kaplan's perspective and experiences, offering her interpretation of the events that unfolded during the deposition and trial.
