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Eric Trump’s attempt to defend his father, Donald Trump, in his hush money trial fell flat when he claimed Trump was focused on “running the United States of America,” not bookkeeping, at the time of the alleged offenses. However, critics pointed out that Trump was not president when the payments were made and, therefore, not “running the country.” Trump is charged with 34 felony counts related to the alleged falsification of business records to cover up payments made to porn actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

The hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump began in Manhattan, with prosecutors alleging that he falsified business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in order to silence her claims of a sexual encounter. Prosecutors claim the payment was part of a conspiracy involving Trump, his former lawyer Michael Cohen, and David Pecker, who ran the National Enquirer. Trump’s defense attorney, Todd Blanche, argues that the payment was made solely to protect Trump’s reputation and that there is nothing wrong with attempting to influence an election.

Jon Stewart has criticized the media’s coverage of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, calling it an ‘F’ grade. Stewart believes that the media has not learned from its previous coverage of Trump and is still engaging in overly sensational and speculative reporting.

Former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about his hush money trial jury may have violated his gag order, according to a former judge. Trump’s statements about the jury’s political leanings have raised concerns, but may not fall under the current gag order. He faces a criminal contempt hearing Tuesday, but this specific comment is unlikely to be addressed.

Jon Stewart criticized the media’s coverage of Donald Trump’s hush money trial, calling it irresponsible and excessive. He mocked news networks for their past mistakes in covering Trump and for their tendency to create a spectacle out of mundane details.

Stephanie Grisham, Melania Trump’s former aide, expressed skepticism about the timing and purpose of the former First Lady’s $245 necklace sale, raising questions about potential fundraising motives or support for Trump’s ongoing hush money trial. Grisham suggested alternative uses for the proceeds, such as charitable donations or initiatives related to Melania’s mother’s passing. However, she also acknowledged Melania’s independent decision-making and the possibility that the necklace sale was a personal venture.

Former White House counsel John Dean has expressed skepticism about Donald Trump testifying in the ongoing hush money trial. Dean suggested that the former president may face uncomfortable questions about prior controversies, including the E. Jean Carroll defamation case and Letitia James’s fraud lawsuit. He also emphasized the significance of the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape, despite its exclusion from the trial, as the transcript will be read to the jurors, potentially highlighting Trump’s derogatory remarks about women.

Donald Trump’s attorneys can’t fully prevent him from taking the witness stand in his ongoing criminal hush money trial, according to his former attorney Jim Trusty. Trusty believes it would be unwise for Trump to submit to a grilling under oath, but noted that it might not stop the former president. He argued that it would be better for Trump to let his lawyers focus on the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen, but that the former president likely disagrees.

Fox News host Jesse Watters has sparked controversy by comparing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial to the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Watters claimed that making Trump appear in court every day is “cruel and unusual punishment,” and that he needs “exercise” and “sunlight.” His comments have been met with criticism on social media, with many people pointing out that Trump is required to attend his trial like any other criminal defendant.

The first criminal trial against a former U.S. president is underway in New York, with opening statements commencing in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump. The trial will delve into Trump’s personal life and center his legal troubles within his contested campaign against President Joe Biden. A jury panel has been sworn in, comprised of 12 jurors and six alternates, bringing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the case.