What to know about Trump hush money trail

Where is the Trump Hush Money Trial?

The first criminal trial of President Trump is playing out in a Manhattan court room.

What is the Trump Hush Money Trial about?

• The trial is about the payment of $140,000 to keep the Stormy Daniels affair private.
• The President is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records attempting to help win the 2016 presidential election.

Who is the Judge on the Trump Hush Money Trial?

Judge Juan Merchan sits on the New Your Supreme Court bench. Judge Merchan is seen as in control of the trial. He carries a great level of respect from criminal lawyers.

Why is the Trump Hush Money Trial Important to Kansas?

• His conviction or innocence should have an effect on all Kansans because of the large split of Republican to Democratic residents in Kansas.
• If convicted, right wing Republicans may choose to vote more for Trump believing he is the target of unfair politics.
• Undecided voters who dislike Trump may lean towards Democrats in future voting if Trump is convicted.
• Ultimately, this may affect Kansas state races for speakers and state senators and the presidential election itself can be different if convicted.

How long is the Trump Hush Money trial to last?

The trial is only 4 days a week and may take up to 8 weeks. The longer it lasts the more disruption occurs to his political campaigning.

Who Paid the Hush Money to Stormy Daniels?

Attorney Michael Cohen paid $130,000 to Stormy Daniels. After Mr. Cohen's felony convictions for his involvement, he was disbarred as an attorney in the State of New York.