Former President Donald Trump is set to face a jury trial in New York for his involvement in a hush money scheme. The jury selection process is underway, with a panel of 12 jurors and six alternates to be chosen from a pool of hundreds of New Yorkers.
The judge overseeing the case has released a questionnaire that potential jurors will be asked to complete. The questionnaire includes a range of questions aimed at gauging the political views and affiliations of the prospective jurors.
Some of the key topics that potential jurors could be asked about include their news consumption habits, affiliations with groups such as the Proud Boys, QAnon, and Antifa, attendance at Trump rallies or anti-Trump events, and exposure to materials from key witnesses like Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer.
In addition, potential jurors may be asked about their views on whether a former president can be charged in state court and their opinions on how Trump is being treated in the current case.
These questions are crucial in the jury selection process, as they will help the judge and legal teams determine if a juror can render a fair verdict. Both the prosecution and defense will have the opportunity to strike potential jurors based on their responses to the questionnaire.
The jury selection process is expected to be thorough and could extend beyond the first week of the trial. The outcome of the jury selection will play a significant role in shaping the proceedings of the trial and ultimately the verdict in this high-profile case.
