Inside the media room during the closing arguments in the Trump hush money trial, reporters were reportedly amused by the prosecutor’s jabs at Donald Trump. While Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche spoke in a monotone, the prosecution’s Josh Steinglass gave a passionate but lengthy summation that tested the jurors’ attention spans. Judge Juan Merchan’s confusing jury instructions further added to the complexity of the trial, leaving the media with the task of filling airtime while waiting for the verdict.
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Manchester United’s narrow FA Cup semi-final victory over Coventry has sparked controversy, with manager Erik ten Hag criticizing the media’s response to the team’s performance. Despite letting a 3-0 lead slip before winning on penalties, Ten Hag insists he is not embarrassed by the manner of the victory. The Dutchman blasts the media’s reaction as “embarrassing,” defending his players who were in control of the game until the last 20 minutes and created several chances. Ten Hag also highlights the team’s impressive cup final record under his leadership, reaching the final twice in two years and four times in four years. He emphasizes the importance of results in top football and acknowledges Coventry’s strong comeback, while also highlighting Antony’s provocation before his mocking gesture towards Coventry players.