Trump's lawyer whines about being disrespected — the fraud trial courtroom 'snickers'

Donald Trump's lawyers Chris Kise and Alina Habba clashed with the prosecutors in the jury trial Wednesday – over the concept of "respect."

The day began with Habba asking that the judge control eye-rolling and whispering in the courtroom as she questioned witness and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen because it was 'incredibly distracting."

MSNBC's legal analyst Lisa Rubin said the eye-rolling came from the judge and his law clerk.

And then Kise began to complain too.

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"And before you know it, Kise is fighting with the AG’s team, accusing them of disrespecting him and his 30-plus-year record," said Rubin, reporting from inside the courtroom.

“Respect is not given; it is earned," said Kise.

Habba similarly complained that the AG's office isn't allowing her to do her job, and that they're constantly on their feet with objections.

Judge Arthur Engoron said that he agreed with Kise that respect is "earned," but he thinks everyone should be respecting each other.

“I have suffered an extraordinary amount of disrespect," whined Kise.

"A smattering of snickers can be heard," said Rubin.