Suddenly, the Trump criminal trial became a stark reality. Just a day after the guilty verdict on all counts, Trump called for a press conference at Trump Tower, right by the infamous escalators. As if transported back to 2016 when he became President-Elect, Trump is attempting to recreate the environment of his ascent to power, but now the velvet ropes in the hallway of his 5th Avenue building corral a noticeably reduced press corps. His press team press selectively granted credentials to a handful of favored news organizations while rejecting others deemed less favorable. An hour behind sche…