Former US President Donald Trump, with attorney Todd Blanche (R), speaks to the press before leaving for the day at his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 10, 2024. Trump is accused of falsifying business records in a scheme to cover up an alleged sexual encounter with adult film actress Stormy Daniels to shield his 2016 election campaign from adverse publicity. (Photo by Todd Heisler / POOL / AFP) (Photo by TODD HEISLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)