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Judge Rules Against Expert Witness Testimony In Trump Trial

Former U.S. President Trump's civil fraud trial continues, in New York

Republican Representative Michael Waltz from Florida shared breaking news from inside the courtroom today. New pictures of former President Donald Trump show him wearing a white shirt and blue tie on day 19 of the trial. The judge has just ruled on the testimony of Brad Smith, a witness the defense wants to call as an expert on the Federal Election Commission.

New pictures show Trump in white shirt and blue tie.
Representative Michael Waltz shares news from Trump trial.
Judge allows Brad Smith to testify on background and general terms.

The judge's ruling states that Smith can testify about his background, purpose, and general definitions and terms related to the case. However, the judge has prohibited Smith from delving into subphrases and sub-definitions. The specifics of what constitutes a subphrase and sub-definition will be further analyzed by legal experts to provide clarity on the limitations set by the judge.

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