Today marks the beginning of the trial for Trump’s alleged “hush money” payments, with opening statements scheduled to be presented.

Opening statements are beginning in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York for allegedly falsifying business records to cover hush money payments during his 2016 campaign. The witness Cohen paid $130,000 to Stormy Daniels for silence. Prosecutors say Trump reimbursed Cohen to conceal the payments, leading to 34 felony charges. Trump denies the allegations, calling it a “witch hunt.” Jury selection was intense, with Trump appearing reserved in court. David Pecker is expected to testify about a scheme involving negative stories. This trial marks the first time a former president faces a criminal case with a jury.

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