The defence strongly objected multiple times and sought a mistrial over Daniels' testimony; Judge Merchan ultimately allowed most of it over their objections, setting up a likely issue for appeal by Trump's team.
The defence attempted to engineer grounds for appeal. We will see whether they were successful in that. Trump’s legal defence MO is to delay everything for as long as possible and hope it goes away.
They have certainly done enough to convince Trump’s supporters, but that was a low bar to clear.
The defence strongly objected multiple times and sought a mistrial over Daniels' testimony; Judge Merchan ultimately allowed most of it over their objections, setting up a likely issue for appeal by Trump's team.