Donald Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges. Is the hush money case a worthy proxy?
While the charges are felonies, the New York case is seen as the least consequential against the former President.
While the charges are felonies, the New York case is seen as the least consequential against the former President.
Judge Juan Merchan did not immediately rule but repeatedly signaled his exasperation with the Trump team.
Prosecutors are also expected to tell a judge that Trump should be held in contempt over a series of posts on his Truth Social platform that they say violated an earlier gag order barring him from attacking witnesses in the case.
The judge said the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s statements have induced fear and necessitated added security measures to protect his targets and investigate threats.