Contrasting Donald Trump’s hush money trial with the cases of John Edwards and Bill Clinton

The hush money trial of Donald Trump is underway in New York, highlighting past high-profile cases of political figures accused of salacious affairs. Trump faces felony charges for a payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Some compare this case to John Edwards’ trial for concealing an extramarital relationship during his 2008 presidential campaign. Prosecutors allege Trump falsified business records to hide payments to silence accusers. The trial also draws comparisons to Bill Clinton’s settlement with Paula Jones in 1998 for sexual harassment allegations. Each case involves payments to silence accusers, raising questions about legality and motives.

Read more on abcnews.go.com