Former President Donald Trump's Criminal Trial
Former President Donald Trump was warned by Judge Juan Merchan to show up at his criminal trial or face arrest. Trump is the first former president to stand trial as a criminal defendant and is facing charges of falsifying business records.
Key Points
- Judge warned Trump to show up at trial or face arrest
- Prosecution seeking to hold Trump in contempt for violating gag order
- Trump facing 34 counts of falsifying business records
Pros
- Setting a precedent for accountability for former presidents
- Upholding the rule of law
Cons
- Potential for political polarization and unrest
- Continued attacks on witnesses and court members may disrupt proceedings