Opening Statements Begin in Trump's New York Criminal Trial

Donald Trump faces 34 felony charges in a high-profile hush money case, with potential implications for his political future.

Opening statements are set for Monday in the first criminal trial against a former U.S. president, Donald Trump, focusing on alleged hush money payments.
Trump's defense contends the payments were legal expenses, while prosecutors accuse him of concealing affairs to influence the 2016 election.
The trial, expected to last six weeks, could limit Trump's campaign activities as he runs for presidency against Joe Biden.
Jury selection included diverse professions, indicating a focus on factual evidence over political bias.
The case is part of four criminal indictments Trump faces, with the hush money trial potentially concluding before the November elections.