The Opening Days of Trump’s First Criminal Trial

Political and legal history are being made in a Lower Manhattan
courtroom as Donald J. Trump becomes the first former U.S.
president to undergo a criminal trial.


Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, explains
what happened during the opening days of the trial, which is tied
to Mr. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star.


Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York
for The New York Times.


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Here’s a recap of the courtroom proceedings so far.

Mr. Trump’s trial enters its third day with seven jurors
chosen.



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