Donald did not have an answer, which made the bad optics even worse.

And, Donald’s day in court without the support of his wife drives this point home further.

“She didn’t take it lightly at all,” Grisham said.

Melania and Donald Trump

“We went to the State of the Union separately.

She’s a very independent and strong woman.”

Melania has notably been absent from court throughout her husband’s many other recent legal woes.

Donald Trump giving a thumbs up