Trump's Attorney's Behavior Raises Concerns in Defamation Trial

Alina Habba, the attorney representing Donald Trump in the defamation trial filed by E. Jean Carroll, has been repeatedly reprimanded by the federal judge overseeing the case. U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan has expressed restraint in his admonishment of Habba, according to former U.S. District Judge John Jones.

Judge's Concerns

Jones believes that Habba's behavior in the courtroom is not only unprofessional but also plays into Trump's goal of creating chaos in the proceedings. Jones warns that prioritizing pleasing her client over respecting the judge is a risky tactic that is likely to backfire, creating a "horror show" from a defensive standpoint.