Donald Trump Meets New Yorkers Before Resuming Hush Money Trial
Former President Donald Trump met with New Yorkers on Thursday before resuming his hush money trial in New York. The trial involves allegations of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about an alleged affair with Mr. Trump in 2006. Mr. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts and denied the affair with Ms. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.
The trial is significant as it is the first involving a past or present US president and carries political risks for Mr. Trump as he prepares for a potential rematch with President Joe Biden in November. The jury heard further testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who detailed the “catch-and-kill” scheme involving Mr. Trump and his former attorney Michael Cohen to suppress stories about the alleged affairs.
The trial also saw Mr. Trump facing potential contempt charges for allegedly violating a trial gag order by posting about witnesses and jurors on his social media platform, Truth Social. In Washington DC, the Supreme Court heard arguments in support of Mr. Trump’s “presidential immunity” defense against prosecution, with justices appearing poised to offer him some immunity.
Overall, the hush money trial and its surrounding legal battles continue to draw attention and scrutiny as Mr. Trump navigates the legal challenges while also eyeing a potential return to the White House. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
