Donald Trump is set to be sentenced Friday for covering up hush money paid to a porn star, forcing him to revisit his felony conviction just days before he returns to the White House. The unprecedented court hearing is largely a formality.

The criminal case brought against Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg began trial proceedings last April. After juggling courtroom visits in multiple legal cases with campaign rallies, Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts against him by a New York jury on May 30, 2024.