Summary
- Judge Juan Merchan cleared his courtroom as a defense witness caused chaos in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
- The witness, Robert Costello, drew objections from prosecutors, leading to a sidebar conversation with the judge.
- Costello’s behavior of muttering and rolling his eyes sent Judge Merchan into a fury, resulting in him clearing the courtroom.
- Merchan admonished Costello for his lack of proper courtroom decorum during the trial.