Judge Kicks Reporters Out of Courtroom to Talk to Trump and AG

A turbulent second day at Donald Trump's bank fraud trial in New York came to an equally puzzling end, when the judge unceremoniously kicked out all journalists from the courtroom to speak privately with the former president and Attorney General Letitia James.

When one reporter asked whether the courtroom was being sealed, Justice Arthur F. Engoron did not respond. Instead, security personnel yelled at journalists to leave immediately.

Trump, James, and their respective legal teams remained in the courtroom for more than 20 minutes before exiting.

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