Elizabeth Williams, a courtroom sketch artist covering Donald Trump’s hush money trial, remarked on the former president’s peculiar behavior during the proceedings. She noted that Trump often kept his eyes closed, only occasionally opening them to take notes. This contrasted noticeably with his demeanor when his defense attorney presented their case, during which he sat attentively and watched the jury.
According to Williams, the contrast was striking, as defendants typically avoid eye contact with the prosecutor during opening statements. However, she emphasized that Trump’s behavior was unlike anything she had ever witnessed in her career.
