Trump arrives at hush money trial flanked by 14 surrogates in court

The hush money trial of former President Donald Trump took a dramatic turn as key witness Michael Cohen faced intense cross-examination by defense attorney Todd Blanche. The courtroom was packed with 14 surrogates flanking Trump as he arrived for the trial in Manhattan.

Cohen, the former “fixer” for Trump, spent the day on the witness stand, facing tough questions about his past lies and his role in the $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. He detailed the alleged strategy employed by Trump’s inner circle to delay the payment in exchange for her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with the politician.

As the day ended, Judge Juan Merchan instructed both sides to prepare for closing arguments on Tuesday. The trial has been closely watched, with Trump’s potential testimony still up in the air.

Stay tuned for more updates on this high-profile trial as it unfolds in Manhattan Criminal Court.