Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway

Former President Donald Trump is expected to spend the next six weeks in a Manhattan courtroom, defending himself against accusations he covered up a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. WSJ’s Corinne Ramey was in the courtroom for opening statements and WSJ’s Molly Ball unpacks what this trial could mean for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

Further Reading:

-Trump’s Hush-Money Trial: What to Know as the Case Begins

-Donald Trump Played Central Role in Hush Payoffs to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal

Further Listening:

-Donald Trump Is Charged on 34 Felony Counts

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Release date

Lydbog: 22. april 2024