Takeaways From Week 1 of Trump New York Trial

Week one of case against the former president was marked disputes over his gag order.
Takeaways From Week 1 of Trump New York Trial
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defendant's table during his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 19, 2024. Sarah Yenesel/Pool via Getty Images
Catherine Yang
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When former President Donald Trump’s “hush-money” trial begins next week, his attorneys won’t even know what witnesses prosecutors will call to the stand until they enter the courtroom. Prosecutors declined to share that information, citing President Trump’s social media posts about witnesses and others involved in the case.

Week one of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against the former president was marked with debate over whether President Trump has violated his gag order with his references to witnesses, and the judge declined to intervene.