Former US President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial began with jury selection in a historic first for an ex-president. Trump faces charges of falsifying business records to cover up an alleged extramarital encounter with Stormy Daniels. The trial is a significant twist in the 2024 presidential election as Trump seeks to return to power.
Key Points
Jury selection underway for the trial
Trump accused of falsifying records to cover up alleged affair with Stormy Daniels
Trial seen as a wild card in the 2024 election
Pros
Historic first for a US ex-president facing criminal trial
Significant twist in the 2024 presidential election