Trump Trial Opening Arguments Begin Monday

Opening arguments will take place Monday, April 22, the judge said.

Former President Donald Trump (R) sits with his attorney Todd Blanche during his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 19, 2024. Mark Peterson/Pool via Getty Images

Opening arguments for former President Donald Trump’s so-called “hush-money” trial will start next Monday after a full jury and alternates were selected on Friday.

“We have our full panel,” Judge Juan Merchan said in court after the final six alternate jurors were selected. They will serve alongside a panel of 12 jurors.