Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump, has expressed doubts that her uncle will be convicted in his trial related to hush money payments, despite facing 34 felony counts. During an interview with MSNBC, she conveyed her skepticism about Donald Trump facing any significant legal consequences, referencing a pattern where he has previously escaped accountability.

The trial, which has captivated public attention, includes charges tied to payments made to Stormy Daniels. If convicted, Donald Trump could face more than ten years in prison. However, Mary Trump highlighted her uncle’s dual role as both a criminal defendant and a presidential candidate, criticizing the apparent normalization of his alleged misconduct.

Adding to the proceedings, Hope Hicks, former aide and press secretary to Trump, provided testimony regarding her involvement in the 2016 campaign’s response to allegations related to the payments. Hicks discussed her interactions with Trump and his attorney Michael Cohen, also detailing an instance where Trump asked her to deny any relationships related to a story involving Stormy Daniels.

Testimonies in the trial have also included analyses from a forensic analyst who examined content from Michael Cohen’s phones, adding depth to the timeline and discussions surrounding the payments to both Daniels and Karen McDougal, another figure mentioned in the allegations.

As the trial progresses, it continues to reveal intricate details about the internal workings of the Trump campaign regarding the hush money payments, with further updates anticipated from the ongoing legal proceedings.