On the second day of Trump’s trial, Judge Juan Merchan held a contempt hearing, reprimanding Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, for repeated violations of gag orders. Trump has repeatedly attacked witnesses and the jury, despite explicit instructions to refrain from doing so. Blanche’s lame defense that Trump was simply reposting others’ comments was dismissed by the judge. Prosecutors are seeking a $1,000 fine for each of the 10 violations, while former judges suggest a suspended prison sentence.