Melania Trump has criticised the ongoing trial of her husband, former President Donald Trump, involving alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Labeling the process a “disgrace” and likening it to election interference, Melania expressed her dissent although she has chosen not to attend the proceedings. The trial, which involves 34 charges of falsifying business records, commenced in New York City.

While Melania has distanced herself from the courtroom, describing the issues as Donald’s alone, she has remained supportive of him despite the controversy surrounding the alleged payoff. Recently, Melania has been spotted more frequently in public, including at an event in Palm Beach, Florida. This trial marks a notable point in history as Donald Trump is the first American president to face criminal charges. He has denied any wrongdoing related to the accusations.

In a related note, after attending his trial, Donald Trump visited a Harlem bodega where in 2022, the clerk Jose Alba had fatally stabbed a former convict in self-defense, a case that drew significant attention after the initial murder charges against Alba were dropped. This incident connects to Trump’s trial as the prosecutor in both cases, Alvin Bragg, is now leading the charges against Trump. During his visit, Trump was greeted by supporters and used the opportunity to discuss crime in New York, criticize Bragg, and comment on local governance issues.

The selection of the jury for Donald Trump’s trial is set to continue, with Trump expressing confidence in achieving a fair trial.