Why Trump walked out of E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Former President Donald Trump walked out of the New York courtroom at his defamation damages trial as E. Jean Carroll's attorney delivered her closing arguments. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett breaks down what happened in court.

[christineschueneman]

Contempt of court from the drama queen

[keyboardwarriorsaint]

So let me get this right.
Mar-largo is worth $18 million, but this woman's feelings and reputation is worth $84 million.
😂😂😂

[kokokyoushi]

The answer is simple. Grandstanding for more attention, press, and impressing the cult/base.

[klondike]

Excellent job by Alina on Tweety's latest loss!!! Gotta love her. Ha! Ha! Ha!

[bigbigjoel]

He knew he'd walk out days ago. All posturing.

[johnthomas]

It’s simple. When you stand up to a bully they cower.

[henrydwaldingjr]

Arrogant person . No apology . Determined to show he is above the law .

[johnsonofjohn]

He did it because he knew it would focus attention on him rather than the trial. And it looks like it worked.

[Lovesapuzzle]

Why did Trump walk out? Because he didn't get his way and he wanted to pull attention away from the prosecutions closing.

[FWtravels]

This is a repeat of 2016.
Wall to wall coverage of Trump.

[Choppini]

When -lawyer- pretty Habba is using the F-word in front of a jury and a judge on the last day of a trial, one can imagine how frequently she uses this famous word in her daily life. Good grief, Trump and Habba, a match made in heaven.

[Kingsrm]

Obviously as a narcissist
Not controlling the situation is not his comfort zone

[shermantincher]

We all know why he walked out because he is a LOSER!!!!

[Not-a-GSD]

He walked out of the courtroom and ended up owning over $83 with the jury’s verdict.

[Blakblooded]

A. Because he's a petulant toddler
B. Because his diaper was full
C. Both A and B

[mikedx]

Sounds like Alina Habba is going to face contempt proceedings for her courtroom behavior.

[toledo]

God Bless President Trump, and God Bless the USA!

[tommyedward]

The more they pull this crap the more support he's going to get

[doodsanddudes]

Lock him up for leaving a courtroom without it being dismissed. Let him sit in a cell for the crappy behavior.

[diytwoincollege]

Can we talk about the disrespect for the decorum of the Court? This is a guy who wants to hold the highest Office in the Land but shows no respect for the system. It’s like everything and everyone is below him. That’s not who should hold that Office, and it is an Office occupied by an Officer.