There was a long sidebar, #Trump was alone & quiet at the defense table, as the lawyers determined the juror’s fate.
They brought #juror4 back in.
The juror spoke to the lawyers. If he were to remain on the jury, the lawyers will know this juror better than they know any others, due to all of this interaction.
Merchan tapped the microphone then stated he was excusing juror 4.
Trump reportedly looked annoyed at the decision.