Former President Trump's Hush Money Trial Begins Amid Election Campaign

Donald Trump faces historic trial for alleged hush money payments as he juggles courtroom appearances with his presidential campaign.

Donald Trump is set to go on trial in Manhattan for allegedly silencing mistresses with hush money before the 2016 election, marking the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president.
The trial involves payments to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, with allegations of election interference and business record falsification.
Jury selection begins Monday, with Trump required to be present in court, impacting his campaign schedule as he remains a central figure in the 2024 presidential race.
The case, which has been public since 2018, includes charges of falsifying business records to hide payments made to silence potentially damaging stories during the 2016 campaign.
Despite the salacious details and high-profile nature of the case, Trump's legal team and campaign strategists are navigating the complexities of the trial and its implications for his election bid.