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Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway

Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway

Update: 2024-04-223
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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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