The trial for hush money involving Donald Trump (77) has commenced, with a jury of five women and seven men selected over a span of four days. The jurors have chosen to remain anonymous for security purposes. However, during the selection process, some jurors hinted at their opinions of the former president. Here is an overview provided by BILD.
Trump’s fate now lies in the hands of these jurors
? One juror, an African-American woman in her twenties from Harlem who works as a teacher, expressed having ‘strong opinions’ about Trump. While acknowledging a significant divide in the country, she refrained from blaming any one individual. She also noted her approval of Trump’s candidness in expressing his thoughts.
? Another juror, a retired investment consultant from the Upper East Side who enjoys yoga and meditation, hinted at having strong views on Trump and his recent endeavors.
? A young speech therapist from the Upper East Side also mentioned having her own opinions but assured the judge of her impartiality during the trial.
? The eleventh juror, a product developer, revealed that while she does not have a concrete stance on Trump’s policies, she disapproves of him as a person, particularly his conduct in public.
? A physical therapist with interests in tennis and hiking, who sources news from critical media outlets like the New York Times, CNN, and USA Today, was also part of the jury.
There are also two jurors who seem to support Trump
? A man from West Harlem with Irish roots, juggling roles as a salesman and waiter, expressed his preference for more Trump-friendly publications like the ‘Daily Mail’ and ‘New York Post’ amid a predominantly liberal media circle.
? An investment banker who enjoys hiking and attending concerts disclosed his social media following of Trump and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen (57).
Some jurors remain enigmatic about their views
? The third juror, a corporate lawyer in his late twenties fond of hiking and jogging, claimed to have limited knowledge about the case, leading to his selection.
? The fourth juror, a security technician from California and father of three, kept his opinions discreet.
? One recent university graduate mentioned that she did not have any significant thoughts about the accused individual.
? A legal expert focusing on civil liberties expressed his partial agreement with certain elements of Trump’s agenda while also highlighting his disagreements with other aspects. He refrained from sharing his views on Trump as a person.
? A professional affiliated with a company specializing in eyewear maintains a discreet presence. Occasionally, he mentioned taking a glance at the ‘New York Times’.
Trump closely monitored the examination of the potential jurors. He understood that the decision of just one juror could significantly impact the outcome of the case.
