Donald Trump trial LIVE: Former president returns for the hush money trial while Supreme Court considers if he is immune from prosecution
It’s a busy day in the courts for Donald Trump.
He will be in a New York City courtroom today for his hush-money trial as the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington hears arguments over whether he should be immune from prosecution for actions he took during his time as president.
In New York, jurors will hear more testimony from David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer.
Trump also faces a looming decision from the judge in the case on whether he violated a gag order.
Trump had asked to miss his criminal trial that day so he could attend the special session of the Supreme Court.
The justices will begin weighing whether he can be prosecuted in a separate case over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
His request to be in Washington was denied by hush money judge Juan Merchan.
Judge Merchan said, “Pleading before the Supreme Court is a big deal, and I certainly understand why your client would want to be there, but trial before the New York Supreme Court is a big deal, too.”