Trump hush money trial opening statements

Judge Juan Merchan instructed the jury not to read about or research the hush money case against former President Donald Trump — and for good reason, according to CNN analysts.“Because Donald Trump said a couple things that will never get in front of a jury,” CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said.After the court concluded on Monday, Trump made remarks to reporters in the hallway. He downplayed the indictment and attacked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen.“He said Alvin Bragg, the DA, didn’t even want to bring this case. Not…