Trump Hush Money Trial: Jury Begins Deliberations

What to Know about the First Day of Deliberations

Jury Begins Deliberations in Trump Hush Money Trial

The jury in the trial of former President Donald Trump began deliberations on Wednesday, after hearing closing arguments from both sides. Trump is accused of conspiring to violate campaign finance laws by paying hush money to two women who alleged they had affairs with him.

The prosecution argued that Trump directed his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to make the payments to silence the women before the 2016 election. The defense argued that Trump did not know about the payments and that Cohen acted on his own.

The jury is expected to deliberate for several days before reaching a verdict. If convicted, Trump could face up to five years in prison.

The trial is a major test of the rule of law and the ability of prosecutors to hold powerful figures accountable for their actions.