A federal judge threatened to kick Donald Trump out of court Wednesday after the former president made repeated comments within earshot of the jury hearing a civil defamation trial against him.

Trump muttered that the case is a “witch hunt,” among other similar comments, according to a lawyer for the writer E. Jean Carroll, who is suing Trump over derogatory comments he made about her while he was president.

The episode prompted a stern rebuke from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, who repeatedly tussled with Trump and his lawyers during a testy courtroom session Wednesday morning.

“Mr. Trump has the right to be present here. That right can be forfeited, and it can be forfeited if he is disruptive, which is what has been reported to me,” the judge said.

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[–] 140 points 2 years ago (3 children)

He just seems like the kind of guy who’s never been punched in the face but really needs to be.

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  • [–] 36 points 2 years ago* (5 children)

    I’d prefer shot with a bologna loaf out of a canon but yea agreed

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  • [–] 50 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I tried loading lunch meat into my canon but it developed a film.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago

    This is that joke you're so proud of, but then you tell people IRL about it and they just look at you and say "OK? Hah?" But you know in your gut it is perfect.

    We see your perfection, and thank you for it.

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    [–] 121 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    so presidential when you cant control your own behavior.

    conservatives really picking the best people.

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  • [–] 85 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    They want the worst people. They love it. It makes them feel better about being such shitty people themselves.

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  • [–] 71 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    So it’s cool if we fuck around in court? Contempt isn’t a thing anymore?

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  • [–] 41 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Federal judges (should) have a lot more decorum and patience. Actually all judges should have, but the US also popularized the mini dictators that dole out ridiculous punishments for "misbehaving".

    People in court are not there because they bought tickets to the venue for their own enjoyment.

    While I agree Trump should also have some decorum, he is effectively rich trailer trash. The judge treats him as such and in my book that makes the judge an icon.

    The judge is above his petty nonsense but does take the time to make trump feel he is not in charge every time he steps out. And I think this is far worse for Trump's feelings than being stuck in a holding cell, that would just fuel his martyr syndrome.

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    [–] 60 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    You want Trump to lose in court ASAP

    I want Trump to lose against diabetes ASAP

    We are not the same

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    I know it's a longshot, but I'm really hoping for rabies.

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    [–] 52 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    While "former president" is a correct title, the media should really use "petulant man-child" instead. Far more accurate .

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    [–] 45 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    That's why he keeps doing it. They just threaten, no real consequences.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    It's more that the judges will play by the rules so super hard that Trump can never appeal on the basis of unfair treatment. The consequence is really that the trials continue on as if he had never spoken, proving that his crying and hand waving have no real effect.

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    [–] 36 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    This lawless former president is a disgusting degenerate just like his cult followers.

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    [–] 34 points 2 years ago (7 children)

    Not being able to control oneself is a trait I require in a president.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    He's obviously child trapped in an ugly and obese man's body. He thinks he's above everyone else because he has more money thanks to his daddy.

    He's just a little brat.

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    [–] 32 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Don't just kick him out; give him a time-out in a holding cell!

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  • [–] 30 points 2 years ago

    Aaaand that's why two of his lawyers withdrew only shortly before the trial one even just the day before. They realised how unhinged he is and that there was no way to stop him, so they left the sinking ship.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Please I hope he forfeits his right to be there lol

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  • [–] 35 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    He wants to be kicked out. His antics are meant to force it.

    This way he can go keep that martyred persecution complex working for him. Evangelicals love them a martyr,

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    That's why it's important for them to put him in a holding cell instead of letting him pontificate to the media on the courthouse steps.

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  • [–] 19 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    "I do not recognize the authority of a court that hangs the gilded flag. A flag with gilded edges signifies an admiralty court, an admiralty court signifies that this is a court martial. I can not be court martialed twice. Further more..."

    "Bailiff, gag that man."

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    [–] 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Honestly I don't think Trump should be kicked out of court. I say let him ruin his case and insult the judge until he's found guilty for contempt of court as well.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    He's already well past what would be considered contempt of court for literally any other living human being. They're giving him as much rope as is possible for two reasons, one being so that absolutely no one can argue a mistrial, and the second being that he continues to attempt to hang himself with every length of rope let out to him. May as well let him continue.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago* (7 children)

    Mr. Trump has the right to be present here. That right can be forfeited, and it can be forfeited if he is disruptive...

    Doesn't that make it a privilege?

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    [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    Biden needs to punch this guy out

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