After hearing testimony from 22 witnesses across 16 trial days spanning five weeks, the defense and prosecution have rested in the criminal trial of Donald Trump. Most legal experts agree: Trump is in big trouble here.
The prosecution’s case alleges Trump approved a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, because he was worried that it would cause a catastrophic scandal—and sink his election prospects in 2016—if the public found out about his affair.
These charges are a big deal, both because of the alleged criminality and because of the ramifications Trump’s actions may have had on the election.
