Opinion: 5 Criticisms of Trump’s New York Hush Money Trial That Are Just Wrong

After hearing testimony from 22 witnesses across 16 trial days spanning five weeks, the defense and prosecution have rested in the criminal trial of Donald Trump. Most legal experts agree: Trump is in big trouble here.

The prosecution’s case alleges Trump approved a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, because he was worried that it would cause a catastrophic scandal—and sink his election prospects in 2016—if the public found out about his affair.

These charges are a big deal, both because of the alleged criminality and because of the ramifications Trump’s actions may have had on the election.

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