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Judge Questions Motive Behind Trump's Social Media Posts

Donald Trump Supreme Court Donald Trump speaks after arriving at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in New York

Judge Juan Merchan once again pressed Donald Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, to specify the exact attack from Michael Cohen or Stormy Daniels that prompted the former president's recent social media posts. The judge emphasized the need for a clear trigger for Trump to bring up a six-year-old document that will be presented at trial.

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During the court proceedings, Judge Merchan questioned the necessity of referencing an old document, suggesting that there must have been a recent provocation to prompt such action from Trump. The judge's inquiry aimed to understand the context behind Trump's social media activity and its connection to the ongoing legal proceedings.

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