Former US President Donald Trump is currently facing 88 felony charges across four distinct legal cases while he is campaigning for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. These charges encompass a variety of allegations including falsifying business records, mishandling classified documents, and engaging in activity related to the manipulation of the 2020 presidential election and the Capitol attack.

In a high-profile case in New York, Trump is accused of making hush money payments to conceal alleged affairs. The trial has seen significant developments, including testimony from adult film actor Stormy Daniels about the $130,000 she received to remain silent about her alleged encounter with Trump prior to the 2016 election. The court has heard of Trump’s direct involvement in these transactions and has fined him $1,000 for contempt and threatened jail time for violating a gag order. Further testimonies, including from Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, are expected as the prosecution aims to conclude its presentation in around two weeks.

Other cases Trump is involved in include a Florida case relating to mishandling classified information, and the DC federal elections case which scrutinizes possible election manipulation and his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. Additionally, the Georgia racketeering case involves allegations of Trump attempting to illegally alter the election results.

These legal challenges have significant implications not only for Trump’s political future but for American democratic processes, presenting a scenario where a former president could potentially face serious legal penalties. The trials are still ongoing, and their outcomes remain uncertain.