If Trump is convicted in his hush money trial in New York, it could “certainly change some voters’ minds” - but perhaps not enough. 

Mr Trump denies falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. 

The case is the first of Mr Trump's four criminal cases to go to trial and may be the only one that could reach a verdict before the US presidential vote in November. 

He has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. 

If convicted, Mr Trump - the presumptive Republican presidential nominee - would become the first former US president convicted of a crime. 

West Wing Reports White House Bureau Chief Paul Brandus said it’s unsure how much this would affect his chances in the 2024 presidential election. 

“People are not really going to make that big of a deal about all the stuff surrounding Trump,” he told The Anton Savage Show. 

“A conviction, however, I think will certainly change some minds. 

“But will it change enough minds to really move the needle in the swing states? 

“It looks like Trump is ahead by a little bit in all of the swing states that are going to make a difference. 

“On the other hand, the polling that shows that Biden is slightly ahead on a national basis.” 

Stormy Daniels gave a testimony in court yesterday after Mr Trump denied having sexual relations that led to him giving her hush money. 

The details included Mr Trump greeting her in silk pyjamas at his hotel suite, and her claim that he did not wear a condom when they allegedly had sex. 

Former US President Donald Trump awaits the start of a hearing at New York Criminal Court, 25-3-24. Image: Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Mr Brandus said many people have noticed Mr Trump “closing his eyes” every time a testimony is “uncomfortable”. 

“He may have actually fallen asleep. People say that there's been a couple of times when his jaw has dropped,” he said. 

“The main question about Stormy Daniels here is if the affair never occurred, well, then what's with the $130,000 payment?” 

The trial is expected to end before the final stages of the 2024 presidential election. 

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