Donald Trump's Criminal Trial in New York County Court
Former President Donald Trump expresses frustration with New York County Judge Juan Merchan's jury instructions, claiming charges are rigged. Legal experts expect a guilty verdict or mistrial. Public opinion on trial fairness and Trump's fitness for reelection varies.
Key Points
- Trump expresses frustration with the trial, claiming charges are rigged
- Legal experts expect a verdict or mistrial in Trump's favor
- Public opinion on the trial fairness and Trump's fitness for reelection varies
Pros
- Legal experts like Jonathan Turley expect a verdict or mistrial in Trump's favor
- Increasing numbers of Americans see the trial as irrelevant to Trump's fitness for reelection
Cons
- Trump expresses frustration with the trial, claiming charges are rigged
- Only about one-third of American adults believe Trump did anything illegal in this case