Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City, centered on allegations of falsifying business records related to hush money payments during the 2016 presidential campaign, has commenced with the selection of 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial, marking a historic first criminal proceeding against an American president, is set to feature opening statements on Monday. David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media Inc., which owned The National Enquirer, is expected to be the first witness. Key figures such as Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen are also expected to testify. The prosecution alleges that Trump's actions were part of a broader attempt to influence the 2016 election by suppressing negative stories.