Former President Donald Trump is on trial in Manhattan over falsifying records related to 2016 hush-money payments.

Judge Juan Merchan has issued a gag order, threatening jail time for violations, though Trump is being shown some leniency in court.

The trial is anticipated to last for an additional two weeks.

Trump is utilizing the trial's developments, including a contempt ruling, to rally support and fundraise, framing the legal system as biased.

A potential jail sentence for Trump would be unprecedented for a former US president and could present unique security challenges.

The case underlines the role of a free press in ensuring voters are informed, with HuffPost seeking contributions to report on the 2024 election.