Prosecution: Trump hush money was ‘pure’ election fraud

Today’s the day we will have opening arguments for Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial – the first ever criminal trial of a US president.

We will hear the Manhattan District Attorney’s office and Trump’s lawyers make their opening pitch to the jury, outlining the full sweep of their case.

Then we dive into the details of witness testimony and evidence.

It’s an important day that could set the tone for the next several weeks.

I’m lined up outside the courthouse with a designated press corps who will sit inside the courtroom itself.

It’s going to be a long, busy day, and we’ll be bringing you live updates from inside the room with Trump.