Trump slams NY hush money trial as 'nonsense' as he enters courtroom, asks for campaign donations

• Trump called the case 'political persecution' and 'an assault on America.' • Trump cited unnamed legal scholars calling the case 'nonsense' and arguing it should never have been brought. Former President Donald Trump gave a one-minute statement to reporters before entering the courtroom, calling his New York hush-money trial “political persecution” and saying he was “proud” and “honored” to be there. “This is political persecution,” Trump said. “It’s a case that should have never been brought. It’s an assault on America. That’s why I’m very proud to be here.”...