The trial concerning Donald Trump’s involvement in hush money payments has been moving forward steadily. Both sides—the prosecution and the defense—have already presented their opening statements. David Pecker, a key figure in the case due to his role in the “catch-and-kill” scheme, has resumed his testimony.
There’s a bit of a stir surrounding Judge Juan Merchan, who is expected to make a ruling today regarding complaints about Trump’s alleged breach of his gag order. Apparently, Trump has been quite vocal on his Truth Social platform, expressing his opinions about the case and its players. Some are concerned that this might violate the court’s directives.
Trump’s recent social media activity, including calling the Manhattan district attorney an “election denier,” has raised eyebrows and drawn attention to his behavior outside the courtroom. Meanwhile, the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on Thursday, where Trump will defend his claim to presidential immunity against prosecution, is eagerly anticipated.
Aside from these developments, there have been advancements in other legal matters. For instance, there’s been an agreement reached concerning Trump’s $175 million bond for appealing the civil fraud trial ruling. Additionally, witness statements in a case involving classified documents have been made public.