Trump's lawyers argued that portions of Stormy Daniels' testimony warranted a mistrial.
Daniels had testified Tuesday that Trump didn't use a condom during their sexual encounter in 2006.
AdvertisementBlanche was complaining about multiple times in Daniels' testimony when she made graphic, highly salacious accusations against Trump that the lawyer said irreparably prejudiced the jury.
Merchan said he wished the discussion of the condom didn't come into the trial and wasn't heard by the jury.
Advertisement"For the life of me, I don't know why Ms. Necheles didn't object," he said, while the defense attorney looked toward the floor.
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