Ex-US President Donald Trump’s History-Making Hush Money Trial Begins In New York

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Former US President Donald Trump made history on April 15 by becoming the first former president to stand trial in a criminal court. He appeared in a Manhattan court to face charges related to a hush-money payment made to a porn star, a case that has the potential to complicate his ambitions of reclaiming the White House. Before entering the courtroom, Trump, 77, declared the trial as "political persecution." He sat at the defense table alongside his attorneys, dressed in his signature blue suit and red tie. The trial is expected to last through May, with jury selection anticipated to take about a week, followed by witness testimonies. While this case is considered by some legal experts as the least consequential among the four criminal prosecutions Trump faces, it is the only one guaranteed to reach trial before the November 5 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, if convicted, although he could still hold office, polling suggests a guilty verdict could severely impact his electoral prospects.

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