Why is Trump acting out in the courtroom, knowing full well this behavior will bring financial consequences? Marcy Wheeler thinks, and I agree:
Trump is attending this trial, which will almost certainly result in much larger award for Carroll than she would otherwise get, in order to delegitimize it.
He and his fascist cohort "would rather bring down rule of law in the US than face consequences themselves."
"Indeed, it’s such a central part of their plan that Trump’s actually willing to spend money — or invite contempt, followed by whatever incitement with which he responds."
And Trump has decided it is worth millions to do that."