Donald Trump's criminal trial and the pressure campaign against Michael Cohen
New York prosecutors seek contempt against Donald Trump in criminal trial for pressure campaign against former fixer Michael Cohen. Trial stems from 2016 hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels. Trump pleads not guilty to falsifying records. Trial expected to last through May.
Key Points
- New York prosecutors seek contempt order against Trump
- Trial related to 2016 hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels
- Trump pleads not guilty to falsifying records
- Trial expected to last through May
- Trump criticized witnesses and court officials over the years
Pros
- Prosecutors seeking accountability for pressure campaign
- Trial expected to shed light on events surrounding hush-money payment
Cons
- Potential for trial to complicate Trump's political ambitions
- Legal proceedings could further polarize political landscape