Trump's trial in downtown Manhattan began on Monday with jury selection.
A man apparently set himself on fire outside the New York City (NYC) courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial.
AS per the U.S. media reports, Trump was inside the downtown Manhattan courthouse at the time of the fire incident.
The person was badly burned and taken away from the scene on a stretcher.
It was not immediately clear if the incident was related to the criminal proceedings.
What charges Trump is facing?
Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on criminal charges.
The trial began on Monday with jury selection. The full jury panel was selected by mid-day Friday.
