SUMMARY
In the hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, the prosecution concluded its case on Monday, marking a critical juncture in the contentious legal battle led by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. Critics have highlighted the trial's vulnerabilities, including reliance on an untested legal framework and concerns over potential judicial conflicts of interest. Trump, indicted in March last year and arraigned on 34 charges the following April, faces challenges exacerbated by the credibility issues surrounding key witness Michael Cohen, a convicted perjurer and former Trump attorney who admitted to stealing from the Trump organization. Widely viewed as politicized, the trial's outcome could hold substantial implications for the 2024 presidential election, with Democrats possibly aiming for a conviction to influence the political landscape.
