The case centers around Donald Trump’s affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels|@ItsMeDYK|X
Donald Trump made history yesterday by becoming the first former president to stand trial on criminal charges. He faces 34 counts of falsifying business records to suppress a sex scandal during the 2016 presidential election.
Jury selection for the case began in New York yesterday, with more than half of the initial pool of prospective jurors raising their hands, stating they couldn’t be fair and impartial during the trial. The incident highlighted Trump’s polarizing impact on the public.
The case centers around Trump’s affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors claim he collaborated with his then-lawyer and the National Enquirer to bury negative stories. It involves discussions of various allegations, including payments to Daniels and allegations of sexual assault.
The trial is one of the several other legal challenges Trump has faced since leaving office in 2020.
In other Trump news,
The Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) saw a sharp decline in its stock value after news of ​​a potentially massive new share offering. Though it will gain much-needed funds for the company, it also dilutes existing shareholder stakes, including Trump’s.
TMTG’s stock has plummeted over 60% since its peak in March.