Trump appears in court for fourth day of hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump appeared in court for the fourth day of his hush money trial, as the jury selection process came to a close and opening statements loomed on the horizon. Trump, who has been vocal about his claims of presidential immunity, took to Truth Social over the weekend to express his frustrations about the case.

In a tragic turn of events, a man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place has died. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, from Florida, posted a conspiracy-laden manifesto online before the incident.

After four days of jury selection, the final alternate jurors were chosen from a pool of Manhattan residents on Friday. The 12 jurors and six alternates will now hear evidence against the former president and ultimately decide his fate in the hush money trial.

On Monday, Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether Trump’s previous misconduct and court cases can be included in the proceedings. Meanwhile, Trump was forced to cancel his first public address in North Carolina since the start of his trial due to inclement weather.

As the trial continues to unfold, the big question remains: will Trump go to prison if convicted on the numerous felony charges he is facing? The legal battles surrounding the former president have raised concerns about his potential candidacy in the 2024 election and the implications of campaigning as a convicted criminal.

Stay tuned for more updates on Trump’s hush money trial as the proceedings progress.