Former President Trump Criminal Trial in New York

Communications aide to former US President Donald Trump Natalie Harp (2nd L), Trump's Deputy Communications chief Margo Martin (3rd L) and Trump advisor Jason Miller (C rear) return from lunch break as the former president attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Trump's criminal trial resumes Thursday with Judge Juan Merchan seeking to complete jury selection. Moving the US into uncharted waters, it is the first criminal trial of a former US president, one who is also battling to retake the White House in November. Pool Photo by Timothy A. Clary/UPI