Former President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to address reports from the media claiming that he had fallen asleep during the trial of N.Y. v. Trump. Trump clarified that he was not asleep but had simply closed his eyes briefly to listen intently.
During the trial, attorney Keith Davidson, representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels, was cross-examined by defense attorney Emil Bove. Prior to Davidson's testimony, defense attorney Susan Necheles requested a review of articles that Trump intended to post on Truth Social to ensure they did not violate the gag order related to the case.