Judge Bans Testimony Of Melania Trump Being Pregnant During Husband's 'Affair'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : "Trump continued, "This is an assault on our country.
43% : Trump, dressed in a blue suit and red tie, was seen arriving with his team of lawyers led by Blanche.
41% : Judge Juan Merchan, who previously expanded a gag order placed on Trump, is overseeing the case.
38% : However, he stated that the fact it "occurred while Melania was pregnant and after the birth of his son speaks directly to the extent to which the defendant [Trump] believes the story could be damaging to his campaign.
38% : The former president's lawyer, Todd Blanche, argued that the "only value is to embarrass President Trump.
38% : "This is political persecution ... it's a case that should have never been brought.
33% : "Nobody has ever seen anything like it," Trump said, per The Guardian.
26% : Just before heading to his seat in the defense section, Trump spoke briefly to reporters outside the court, going on an angry rant about how the trial is an act of persecution by his political opponents.
24% : According to reports from the courtroom, while prosecutors have been allowed to bring up evidence of an alleged affair between Trump and Playboy model Karen McDougal, they have been barred from linking it to the period Melania Trump was pregnant with their son Barron.
24% : "He added, "At this moment, the prejudicial value excuses the probative value."The historic criminal trial stems from allegations from the prosecution that Trump committed election interference when he allegedly paid $130,000 in hush money to former adult film star Stormy Daniels to hide his affair with her.
19% : Today's court session centered on the jury selection, the 12-member panel that will determine whether Trump is guilty of the accusations.

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