Jury prepares for opening statements in Trump hush money trial

A prosecutor accused Donald Trump of illegally influencing the 2016 election through hush money payments to silence stories about his personal life. The defense argued against the case, calling Trump innocent and questioning the integrity of the witnesses. The trial marks the first criminal trial of a former American president. Prosecutors aim to show evidence of election interference through hush money payments. The defense stated that Trump’s actions were legal efforts to protect his reputation, not crimes. The trial will involve witnesses like Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen and the case is seen as a historical moment in American politics.

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