Friday marked the final day of the third week of former President Donald Trump's trial in New York City. The trial began with Madeleine Westerhout, Trump's former personal secretary, testifying about various aspects of Trump's behavior and actions.
Westerhout revealed that a P.O. box was set up for Trump to receive personal items and described him as a multitasker who would sign documents without reviewing them thoroughly. She mentioned that Trump would sign a significant number of items, including proclamations, letters, and memos, sometimes without proper scrutiny.
Additionally, Westerhout shared that Trump was visibly upset following the publication of an article about the Stormy Daniels story, indicating that he was aware of the potential impact on his family.
Other witnesses called to the stand included individuals from AT&T, Verizon, and the Manhattan district attorney's office. Testimonies ranged from discussions about phone records to social media posts related to Trump's associates and legal matters.
Notably, the court reviewed phone records that included conversations between Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen and various individuals, shedding light on the intricacies of the case.
At the end of the day, Judge Juan Merchan addressed concerns about Cohen making statements related to the case and directed prosecutors to communicate the judge's request to Cohen.
Cohen is expected to testify in court on Monday and is anticipated to be a key witness for the prosecution in the case involving a payment made to adult actress Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Looking ahead, the DA's office indicated that they plan to call two more witnesses next week and suggested that they might rest their case soon.
In response to the day's events, Trump expressed his willingness to face legal consequences for the sake of the Constitution and criticized those involved in the prosecution.
