On Tuesday, seven jurors were selected for the panel that will determine the guilt or innocence of former President Donald Trump in the New York hush money case. The process has underscored the challenges and contentiousness of assembling a full jury.
Trump’s defense team meticulously examined the social media posts of prospective jurors to identify and eliminate any potential anti-Trump bias. This led to several jurors being questioned about their online activity, with the defense team requesting their removal from the jury for cause.
Judge Juan Merchan issued a stern warning to Trump for his behavior towards the first juror questioned about her social media activity. The judge made it clear that he would not tolerate any attempts to intimidate jurors, a concern that will likely persist throughout the trial.
Key Takeaways from Day 2
Jury selection is expected to conclude by the end of the week. The trial, which is expected to last six weeks, will resume on Thursday with a new panel of 96 prospective jurors.