Trump has 'finally met his match' after Judge Merchan put him on a 'short leash': experts

Attempts by Donald Trump to derail and create chaos at his Manhattan hush money trial have been promptly shut down by Judge Juan Merchan who is earning praise from legal experts.

With jury selection wrapped up and opening arguments scheduled for Monday, the trial is progressing at a speed that was unexpected and credited is being given to Merchan who has brought the former president to heel by quickly admonishing him as demonstrated when he was warned about addressing prospective jurors.