Trump's Criminal Trial: The First Witness Takes the Stand

😮Former President Donald Trump is facing a criminal trial related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

👥The trial is the first in history where a jury hears testimony in a criminal case against a former American president.

🗣️Prosecutors allege that Trump orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election.

💼The defense argues that trying to influence an election is not a crime and that Trump is innocent of all charges.

🧑‍⚖️The trial is ongoing, and the outcome will have significant implications for future presidential accountability.

What are the charges against Donald Trump?

—Donald Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

What does the prosecution allege?

—The prosecution alleges that Trump orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election.

What is the defense's argument?

—The defense argues that trying to influence an election is not a crime and that Trump is innocent of all charges.

Why is this trial significant?

—This trial is the first in history where a jury hears testimony in a criminal case against a former American president.

What are the potential outcomes of the trial?

—The trial is ongoing, and the outcome will have significant implications for future presidential accountability.

00:01The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump begins with the first witness testifying.

02:57Prosecutors outline their case, accusing Trump of election fraud and a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election.

05:22Defense attorneys argue that trying to influence an election is not a crime and assert Trump's innocence.

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07:32Another near-catastrophic close call occurs at Washington's Reagan National Airport.

01:58Starting the week with the first witness taking the stand in Donald Trump's criminal trial.

03:02Prosecutors allege that Trump orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election.

05:31Defense attorneys argue that trying to influence an election is not a crime and assert Trump's innocence.