Trump Trial Day 1... Americanswers!
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In the latest edition of Americanswers, we get down to basics at the start of Donald Trump\\u2019s first criminal trial.
Who are the jurors selected to decide Trump\\u2019s fate? Who protects them? And how are they being targeted online?
Today\\u2019s opening statements mark the first criminal trial against a president in US history, as Trump stands accused of trying to cover up hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before he won the 2016 election.
HOSTS: \\n\\u2022 Sarah Smith, North America editor\\n\\u2022 Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter \\n\\u2022 Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent\\n\\u2022 Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent
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This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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