'This is a very unfair trial,' Trump says
Judge Engoron has continued to interrupt the former president, imploring him to refrain from lengthy responses as Trump has remained calm and measured while attacking the judge and making political pronouncements.
"I beseech you to control him," Engoron barked at Trump's attorney, Christopher Kise. "If you can't, I will."
Kise has attempted to argue that Trump is entitled to answer questions in his own way.
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"This is a situation where you have on the stand a candidate for president of the United States. Being here takes away from that effort," Kise said. "The court needs to hear what he has to say about these statements."
"No, I am not here to hear what he has to say," Engoron shot back.
When Trump attorney Alina Habba attempted to weigh in, Engoron raised his voice, telling her, "Sit down already! Sit down."
After a moment's pause, Trump weighed in with a measured tone.
"This is a very unfair trial," Trump said. "I hope the public is watching."