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A striking aspect of Donald Trump's criminal trial is Judge Juan Merchan's no-nonsense approach and the degree to which he — and he alone — controls the proceedings. Inside the courtroom, it's the sitting judge and not the ex-president who reigns. Merchan resumed the trial Monday by wishing Trump, “Good morning.”

The order prevents Trump from making statements about jurors, witnesses and families of the judge and prosecutors if meant to interfere with the case. Violations are punishable by fines of up to $1,000 or jail time of up to 30 days.