Overview

• Donald Trump's criminal trial over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels begins, coinciding with his 2024 presidential campaign.
• The trial, expected to last six weeks, involves charges of falsifying business records to conceal the payments.
• Trump leverages the trial in his campaign, claiming it is a politically motivated attempt to undermine his candidacy.
• Legal proceedings could influence public perception and voter support, particularly among independents and moderates.
• The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for Trump's political future and the broader electoral landscape.