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Former US President Donald Trump has asserted that security measures have hindered thousands of his supporters from attending his hush money trial in Manhattan. However, observers have noted only a small number of Trump supporters present, and the courthouse remains open to the public. Despite tight security due to the high-profile nature of the trial, individuals can assemble across the street in a park. Trump has previously exaggerated crowd sizes and may be attempting to counter reports expressing his disappointment with the level of support during the trial, which involves unprecedented criminal charges related to hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Neon has released the trailer for Pablo Berger’s Oscar-nominated film, ‘Robot Dreams.’ Based on the graphic novel of the same name, the film follows DOG, a lonely resident of Manhattan who decides to build himself a robot. Their friendship blossoms, but one summer night, DOG is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. The film stars Ivan Labanda, Albert Trifol Segarra, and Rafa Calvo and will debut in theaters on May 31, 2024.

A 65-year-old father of three was stabbed eight times outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan on Monday morning. The victim, Daniel Salvatore, was reading a book when he was ambushed by a stranger who plunged a knife into his neck and arm. Salvatore was rushed to the hospital and received 46 stitches. He is now recovering in the hospital and is thankful to be alive.

For the first time, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme. The trial will unfold in the midst of Trump’s presidential bid, requiring him to navigate courtroom proceedings while campaigning.

Former prosecutor Kenneth McCallion believes that Donald Trump is facing an emotional and psychological crisis as the reality of his upcoming criminal trial sets in. McCallion says that Trump is struggling to cope with the fact that he is no longer immune to prosecution and that his carefully crafted image as a winner is crumbling. Trump is now desperately trying to portray himself as a victim, but McCallion believes that this strategy may backfire as it highlights Trump’s fragility.

Donald Trump’s hush-money trial commenced on Monday, marking the first time a former US president faces a criminal trial. The Manhattan jury will hear opening statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys, with a cast of witnesses expected to testify about Trump’s alleged efforts to conceal extramarital affairs. A conviction could result in a four-year prison sentence, but a guilty verdict would not prevent Trump from running for president again.