After a lunchtime break, Trump gave another angry statement just after he exited.

And he did so again while heading back in.

I want to watch this witch hunt myself, he said.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after exiting the courtroom for a lunch recess during the first day of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court.

Donald Trump speaks to the media Monday a the New York State Supreme CourtMichael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Will Donald Trumps Trials Be Televised?

He suggested that the judge should be disbarred and even criminally charged for interfering in an election.

The conference met in September and loosened some restrictions on civil and bankruptcy cases but not criminal proceedings.

Donald Trump trial cameras in courtroom

As proceedings take place, networks have relied on legal commentators and correspondents to fill in details and analysis.

The bench trial itself is largely to determine damages.

On CNN on Monday, Kara Scannell did her best to describe a telling moment in the proceedings.

There was no locking of the eyes.

It was more of a passing glance.

That, she said, was the first time he acknowledged her.

I was a couple of rows back.

But it was much more of a personal exchange.

Said anchor Boris Sanchez, Really fascinating details from court.

Fascinating details, but ones not caught by cameras.