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MSNBC's @lawofruby: Trump lawyer's cross-examination is becoming confusing.  Despite being steeped in the underlying history animating Blanche's cross, that last stretch about the disparity between Cohen's pardon-related statements had me confused. And if I am confused, I…

Trump lawyer Todd Blanche: "Does the outcome of this trial affect you personally?" Michael Cohen: "Yes."

It's rare to see Trump pay this close attention during testimony. He has his body shifted in the direction of the witness stand and has been watching Cohen as he's cross-examined by Blanche. Typically, he has his eyes closed for sustained periods as if the testimony isn't…

Trump, shifting his head side to side, appears to be listening as Cohen testifies that Trump would "blow up" at him if he failed to get positive stories about Trump in the press the way he wanted. Cohen says it could have cost him his job if he didn't.