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FILE - The updated indictment against former President Donald Trump, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira is photographed July 27, 2023. The federal judge overseeing the classified documents prosecution of Trump is expected to set a trial date during a court hearing on March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File) Jon Elswick/AP hide caption
Former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court. Pool/Getty Images hide caption
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, leaving his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to former U.S. President Donald Trump, and attorney Danya Perry leave his apartment building on his way to Manhattan Criminal Court on May 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building in New York, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Seth Wenig/AP hide caption
Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Julia Nikhinson/AP hide caption
Former US President Donald Trump looks on during his criminal trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, on May 13, 2024. SARAH YENESEL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump salutes at a campaign rally March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Jeff Dean/AP hide caption
Judge Juan Merchan presides over proceedings as Stormy Daniels, far right, answers questions on direct examination by assistant district attorney Susan Hoffinger in Manhattan criminal court as former President Donald Trump and defense attorney Todd Blanche look on, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP) Elizabeth Williams/AP hide caption
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024 (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption
