Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial has begun in New York with jury selection underway.

The trial revolves around a $130,000 payment to a porn star purportedly to silence an affair allegation before the 2016 election.

Trump faces a gag order, preventing him from making comments on witnesses and prosecutors after he disparaged the judge's daughter.

In addition to the New York case, Trump is contending with criminal charges in Washington, Georgia, and Florida about the 2020 election and mishandling documents.

Despite the trials, Trump's campaign is organizing rallies in New York, where he perceives a shift in voter sentiment due to migration issues.