Donald Trump in court for fourth day of hush-money trial after jury selection

Former US president Donald Trump speaks to members of the press before entering the courtroom in his trial for allegedly covering up payments linked to an extramarital affair, at Manhattan Criminal Court, New York City, on Friday.

Mr Trump insisted he should be on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina rather than in court, and called for Juan Merchan, the judge, to free him from the gag order which bars him from commenting on witnesses, jurors, court staff and parties’ family members in this case. On Thursday, one juror raised concerns that her identity had been uncovered, especially after she had been described in the media. She was excused from duty, and judge Merchan ruled that some identifying characteristics – such as a juror’s place of employment – could not be made public.

The case centres on a $130,000 payment that Mr Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, made during the 2016 election campaign to adult film star Stormy Daniels to prevent information regarding an affair with Mr Trump from becoming public.

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