Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his criminal trial in New York focused on allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. The prosecution’s case aimed to prove that Trump authorized these payments to suppress potentially damaging information before the election, arguing that this constituted election interference.
Key witnesses included Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, who testified about arranging the payment and being reimbursed by Trump. Cohen’s credibility was repeatedly challenged by the defense, who highlighted his past lies and criminal record. David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, also testified about a “catch and kill” scheme to bury negative stories about Trump.
The defense argued that the payments were legitimate legal expenses and that Trump had no intention of committing fraud. They sought to portray Cohen as a liar seeking revenge and personal gain. They highlighted that other people besides Trump were involved in the business record process.
The trial involved weeks of testimony, legal arguments, and evidence presentation. The jury deliberated before ultimately finding Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. The verdict makes Trump the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. Sentencing is scheduled for July.
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