During the trial, Prosecutor Susan Hoffinger attempted to question Stormy Daniels about her memory, prompting an objection from Trump attorney Susan Necheles. This led to the judge calling both attorneys to the bench for a discussion.
Hoffinger's line of questioning involved asking Daniels if there were details she recalled later about the encounter in question. This attempt to delve into Daniels' memory sparked a legal back-and-forth between the prosecution and defense teams.
While the attorneys were engaged in discussions at the bench, Trump's attorney Emil Bove and Trump himself were seen conversing at the defense table. This interaction between Bove and Trump has been a common sight during sidebar conversations throughout the trial proceedings.