Prosecutors poised to make history in Trump hush money trial – National

In a historic turn of events, former American President Donald Trump is facing a criminal trial for the first time in history. The trial, set to begin on Monday, will see prosecutors accusing Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at silencing damaging stories about his personal life.

The trial, taking place in Manhattan, will involve a 12-person jury who will hear opening statements from both the prosecution and defense. This trial marks the first of four criminal cases against Trump to reach trial, giving the public a clear view of the allegations and Trump’s expected defense.

The case involves a colorful cast of characters, including a porn actor who claims to have had a sexual encounter with Trump and a lawyer who allegedly paid her to keep quiet about it. Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and could potentially face four years in prison if convicted.

Despite the legal jeopardy, Trump has used his criminal defendant status to his advantage, fundraising off the situation and criticizing the justice system. The trial will require Trump to spend his days in the courtroom rather than on the campaign trail, listening to potentially damaging details about his private life.

The trial is significant as it may be the only one of the four cases against Trump to reach trial before the November election. The outcome of the trial could have far-reaching implications for Trump’s political future.