Key Points
Former President Trump faces charges related to an alleged hush money payment to a porn star during his 2016 campaign.
Prosecutors allege the payment deceived voters and violated campaign finance laws.
Trump denies wrongdoing.
Trump's former lawyer allegedly made a $130,000 payment to silence the porn star.
Trump is accused of falsely recording the payment as a legal expense.
Testimony about other payments could reveal a broader scheme.
The trial could last six to eight weeks.
Trump's political prospects remain strong despite the charges.
This is the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
The outcome could have significant implications for Trump's political future.
This legal and political battleground will be closely watched by legal experts, political analysts, and the American public alike.