Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan
Former President Donald Trump reacts to the selection of jurors for his criminal trial in Manhattan on charges related to alleged hush money payments. Seven jurors have been selected and sworn in so far.
Key Points
- Former President Trump pleads not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records
- Seven jurors selected so far, with diverse backgrounds
- Trump expected to testify during the trial
Pros
- Transparency in the judicial process
- Opportunity for the former president to defend himself
- Public awareness of legal proceedings
Cons
- Potential for political bias influencing the trial
- Highly publicized nature of the case may impact impartiality
- Complexity of the charges and potential impact on public perception