Donald Trump’s hush money trial

Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on at Manhattan Criminal Court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York on April 22. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesFor most people, sitting in court at their own criminal trial would represent a defining moment of their life. But Donald Trump’s return to his hush money trial Thursday does not even represent the most critical courtroom drama of his day.The ex-president’s attention is certain to stray from what he has repeatedly complained is a…