Inside the courtroom, the atmosphere is tense as the jury has been deliberating behind closed doors for the past two hours. Both Donald Trump and the prosecution team are sequestered in their respective rooms, leaving only the media present in the courtroom eagerly awaiting the next development in the trial.
During today's proceedings, the jury requested headphones to listen to audio and video evidence presented in the trial. This evidence includes recordings of Donald Trump's campaign speeches, Michael Cohen's podcast, and phone conversations between Cohen and Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels' attorney. The jury foreman opted for both speakers and headphones to facilitate group listening.
Currently on a lunch break, the jury has the option to continue deliberating if they choose to do so. However, all members must be present for deliberations to proceed. The next update is expected at 2 o'clock when the court reconvenes.
Former President Donald Trump was accompanied by a smaller entourage today, including his son Eric Trump and real estate executive Steve Witkoff. Before heading back to the deliberation room, Trump exchanged a thumbs-up with Witkoff.
As the trial unfolds, the media and spectators are on edge, awaiting any new developments that may arise from the ongoing deliberations. The courtroom remains a hub of anticipation as the fate of the trial hangs in the balance.
