Michael Cohen to face cross-examination in Trump trial: Live updates

Donald Trump is facing a trial involving hush money, but a judge’s gag order prevents him from publicly criticizing key witnesses. To get around this, Trump’s campaign enlisted Republican elected officials to speak on his behalf in court. This strategy allows Trump’s message to be promoted without violating the gag order and gives his allies a chance to show loyalty to him and potentially advance their own political careers. Despite the challenges of the trial, Trump continues to campaign for a third run for the White House while navigating the legal restrictions placed on him.

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