"Trump's Aggressive Tactics in Legal Battles Take Center Stage"

Former President Donald Trump continues to attack the prosecutor, judge, and key witness in the New York hush-money criminal trial against him, describing it as a "communist show trial" and a "badge of honor." Despite facing 34 felony counts, Trump remains the likely Republican presidential nominee for the 2024 election. The trial, set to begin with jury selection on Monday, revolves around a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair. Trump's attacks have prompted a gag order from the judge, but he continues to challenge its boundaries on social media. The trial's significance has grown as it may be the only case to go to trial before the 2024 election, with the prosecutor framing it as a matter of election interference.