"Trump's Pugilistic Defense Strategy Faces Test as Hush Money Trial Begins"

Donald Trump's defense strategy for his upcoming criminal trial involves denying involvement in key conversations about hush money payments, pushing for delays, and denigrating his accusers and the justice system. His lawyers have sought to stall the trial multiple times, but their appeals were rejected. The trial, set to begin in Manhattan, presents challenges in jury selection due to Trump's polarizing nature. Trump's ongoing commentary on the case may be aimed at shaping public perceptions, but it carries risks.