Donald Trump's jury selection with lawyers on the jury

SOURCE www.politico.com
Two lawyers serving on Donald Trump's jury could benefit him, as lawyers are more likely to focus on legal arguments and technical issues rather than emotional aspects of the case. Jury selection in the hush money trial is ongoing in Manhattan.

Key Points

  • Having lawyers on the jury could benefit Trump in his hush money trial
  • Lawyers may be more receptive to legal and technical arguments
  • Lawyers are typically weeded out from juries in regular cases

Pros

  • Lawyers may focus more on technical legal arguments
  • Lawyers are less likely to be swayed by emotional storytelling

Cons

  • Lawyers on the jury may have a strong leadership position
  • Fellow jurors may view lawyers as experts and follow their lead