Trump to Argue Lack of Intent in Hush Money Trial, Citing Lawyers' Involvement

The defense strategy emphasizes the role of Trump's lawyers, avoiding a formal 'advice-of-counsel' defense and maintaining innocence amidst legal challenges.

Donald Trump plans to use a defense strategy in his hush money trial that emphasizes the involvement of his lawyers, arguing he lacked the intent to commit crimes.
The defense will not be a formal 'advice-of-counsel' defense, which would require Trump to prove he relied on legal advice in good faith.
Trump's team aims to present evidence about the lawyers' presence and advice during the events leading to the charges without waiving attorney-client privilege.
Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on March 25, with Trump facing 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the hush money payments.
Despite facing multiple legal challenges, Trump continues to assert his innocence and describe the cases as a 'witch hunt.'