Jury Selection Begins in Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Case
The jury selection process in Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money case kicked off in New York with more than 50 prospective jurors raising concerns about their impartiality. Trump’s polarizing nature was on full display as citizens of his home town expressed a desire to be excused from serving on the case.
While some jurors showed admiration for Trump, citing his books and brashness as admirable qualities, others remained skeptical. The prosecutor made it clear that the case is solely about whether Trump broke the law, not a judgment on his presidency.
Defense attorneys probed potential jurors about their opinions on Trump, with some expressing reluctance to share their views. The judge issued a warning to Trump against trying to intimidate jurors during the selection process.
Despite the initial setbacks, seven jurors were ultimately selected by the end of the day’s proceedings. The trial is expected to shed light on Trump’s alleged involvement in hush-money payments to silence his mistresses during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Stay tuned to Poh Diaries for more updates on this high-profile case.
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