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April 15, 2024, 2:44 p.m. ET

Kate Christobek

Trump has remained largely motionless, hunched over the defense table, as Justice Merchan continues his instructions. He occasionally looks up at the judge. But when Merchan says it will be his responsibility to impose an appropriate sentence, Trump chuckles.

April 15, 2024, 2:47 p.m. ET

Kate Christobek

Trump chuckles again when Justice Merchan says he will ensure a fair trial.

April 15, 2024, 2:59 p.m. ET

Maggie Haberman (https://www.nytimes.com/by/maggie-haberman)

At least five hands went up when Merchan asked whether potential jurors could not be fair and impartial.

Out of 96! Not bad.