Donald Trump in court for historic hush-money trial | BBC News

Donald Trump is in court as his long-awaited hush-money trial gets under way in New York. The trial, which is expected to last at least six weeks, marks the first time ever that a US president has faced a criminal trial. Trump is accused of trying to cover up a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. He also faces 34 counts of fraud, but denies any legal wrongdoing - and also denies having an affair with Daniels. Read more on the BBC News website: https://bbc.in/4axtjC1 Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews