Topic: Judge Merchan

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump awaits the start of proceedings in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 29, 2024. (JABIN BOTSFORD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert sinks jury instruction complaint

Marina Villeneuve
Former US President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower for Manhattan federal court for the second defamation trial against him, in New York City on January 17, 2024. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

It's "going to get worse for Trump"

Chauncey DeVega
Donald Trump behind bars (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Trump's strategy could include prison

Chauncey DeVega
Former US President Donald Trump attends the second day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 16, 2024. (MARK PETERSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Naps or tantrums? Trump's trial dilemma

Amanda Marcotte
Former US President Donald Trump attends the second day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 16, 2024. (MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

"Furious" Trump chided in court

Nandika Chatterjee
Joe Biden and Donald Trump (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

"Continuing the coup of January 6"

Tatyana Tandanpolie