THE Donald Trump was threatened with expulsion from his trial in Manhattan on Wednesday after repeatedly ignored the judge’s warning to remain silent while author E. Jean Carroll testified that he ruined her reputation after accusing him of sexual abuse.

Judge Lewis E. Kaplan told the former president that his right to be present at the trial would be revoked if it continues to cause a disturbance. After an initial warning, Carol’s lawyer said Trump could still be heard talking to his lawyers saying things including “it’s a witch hunt” and “it’s really a scam.”

“Mr Trump, I hope I don’t have to consider the possibility to disqualify you from the trial,” Kaplan said, after the jurors left for lunch, adding, “I understand that probably I can’t wait to do this.”

“I would love it,” (“I would love it”) the Republican candidate for the anointing replied emphatically, shrugging his shoulders as he sat between his lawyers.

“I know you would love it. You just can’t control yourself in this situation, obviously,” Kaplan replied.

“neither can you”Trump muttered.