The key takeaways in the trial on Monday

Publisher David Pecker was the first witness in the trial of the former U.S. president.

Pecker talked about “checkbook journalism” and will retake the stand on Tuesday.

“There’s nothing wrong with trying to influence an election,” Trump’s lawyer said.

The prosecutor said the case “Is about a conspiracy and a cover-up”.

A meeting in August 2015 is where the scheme began, the prosecutor added.

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