Former President Donald Trump faces criminal trial in Manhattan on charges related to alleged hush money payments. Manhattan DA intends to use his alleged prior misconduct and criminal acts to discredit him if he testifies. Trump has pleaded not guilty and plans to testify, but DA plans to bring up various allegations against him.
Key Points
Manhattan DA intends to use Trump's alleged prior misconduct to discredit him if he testifies
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments
Various legal battles and allegations against Trump are being brought up in the trial
Pros
Transparency in legal proceedings
Accountability for alleged misconduct
Cons
Potential bias in legal proceedings
High-profile nature of the case may impact fairness