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Will Trump’s hush money trial be televised?
Donald Trump is making history as the first American president to face a criminal trial now that his so-called “hush money case” has come to trial.
Trump attacks judge on Truth Social moments after gag order hearing where lawyers defended his posts
Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on the judge in his New York hush money trial on Truth Social on Tuesday morning – just moments after his attorneys were forced to defend his posts in a hearing determining whether he had violated the gag order in the case.
Trump trial live updates: David Pecker resumes ‘catch and kill’ testimony as judge considers gag order ruling
Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial is now well underway with the prosecution and defence teams having presented their opening statements on Monday.
Jon Stewart rants about ‘mundane’ Trump trial
Jon Stewart has said thatDonald Trump’s hush money trial is “mundane” – at least for now – and that the media should be wary of focusing too much on the all-encompassing spectacle.
Watch live: Trump hush money trial continues as key witness returns
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