He looks terrible, like he hasn't had much sleep lately. And those blue cholesterol bags under his eye are enormous. He doesn't appear to be wearing his usual stage makeup.

Reporters inside the room are reporting that Trump is talking to his attorney, perhaps trying to make suggestions, and his attorney was heard to say, "No, no, no!" and wave him off.

Maybe he was asking his attorney if he could go take a nap in the limousine until after jury selections.

Another hearing will be held tomorrow morning about the prosecutor's request to introduce evidence from other trials to establish Trump's lack of credibility. The defense is calling that too prejudicial.

CORKY

You jest. But I'm sure there are people who think so.

This case is about the falsification of business records to cover up an underlying crime.

BTW, I don't see Melania in court today to support her husband.

DONNERBOY @ #19

"Donald Trump's own words are too prejudicial against Donald Trump."

The judge won't make a decision until tomorrow morning after the hearing.

I think the prosecution will convince the judge that they need to bring up previous behavior, namely lies, etc. to counter Trump's testimony in case he decides to take the stand in his own defense.

The judge will probably agree but with some stipulations.

MSNBC is reporting that jury selection is over. No word on when court will adjourn for the day.

Looks like court adjourned around 4:30 EST after which Trump went on another rant about witch hunts and election interference, etc., etc. ~ all his usual spiel.

One thing I haven't heard about yet.

Who are the witnesses for the defense?

Are there any?

And the judge won't let Trump off on April 25th to attend the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on his immunity case either.

I wonder if there's a connection to the report that Justice Clarance Thomas is MIA ~ Missing in Action ~ today without an explanation from Chief Justice Roberts?

Is Thomas dead, at age 75? Possibly. Does Trump think he has to be there on April 25th to intimidate the other justices? Possibly.

Trump just showed up at the courthouse this morning and, as usual, he's stage crafting his case for the camera before he enters the room. MSNBC is running commercials while everybody settles down in their set.

Yesterday Trump looked like he had just been dragged through a tree chipper. He looks a little better today, at least from a distance. He's still walking with his shoulders slumped forward and his head down. Still sleepless and exhausted.

Judge Merchan has battened down the ship. Court adjourned with 7 jurors seated. Were told to come back Monday. No court on Wednesday. Trump has one whole day to power up. Thursday and Friday are expected to clear the deck for opening statements on Monday.

Trump goes on-line to order subscription for Lifeline.

LFTHNDTHRDS

And yet, look who's sweating bullets sitting in a courtroom waiting to be judged by 12 anonymous citizens for violating the laws of both man and God in cravenous pursuit of money and power.

Lady Karma can be a real ---- sometimes. Perhaps you've made her acquaintance in your travels.