The media’s request to broadcast the arraignment of former President Donald Trump was acceptable, according to acting New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan in his Monday night ruling.
He added that “competing interests” must be considered when weighing news organisations’ interests in having the most access to the proceedings.
Merchan declined the request to broadcast the arraignment live on television, but he nonetheless wrote in forceful words about the proceedings’ historical significance.
He’s in high spirits, according to Alina Habba, who earlier defended Trump in a number of civil cases and spent time with him in New York on Monday. In all honesty, he is acting as he always does. He is prepared to enter tomorrow and perform his duties.
Habba told Fox News that the “game plan” for Trump’s appearance in court in Manhattan on Tuesday is “all plotted out” when questioned about it.
Barring any surprises, she continued, “I think it should go smoothly. To ensure there are no issues, we are attempting to organise and work together with everyone.
Habba responded, “Oh, no. Trump cannot receive a fair trial in Manhattan. I find it to be really challenging. I’d like to believe in this state, but after working with him for a while and attending court in New York for some time, I can assure you that it’s not the same as representing someone else.
Trump was getting ready to face charges resulting from an investigation into hush money payments made to a porn star prior to the 2016 election when a jet carrying him left a Florida airport for New York City earlier in the day.
