First, the conventions of the criminal trial – like those in thousands of courtrooms every day – mean this case will grind on relentlessly.
In previous civil trials, Trump challenged the dignity of the rule of the court and feuded with other judges.
But potential jurors appeared to take their obligation deeply seriously.
But other potential jurors said they’d be able to put any political feelings about Trump to one side and focus on the evidence and the law.
And in another revealing trend that hinted at the ex-president’s political appeal, some potential jurors mentioned that they viewed his rhetorical eruptions as those of someone who speaks his mind, unlike conventional politicians.
Persons:
Donald Trump, ”, Biden, Trump, Juan Merchan, — Trump, Attorney Alvin Bragg, Joe Biden, “, Alvin, ” Trump, Stormy Daniels, Daniels, Andrzej Duda, don’t, Duda, Mimi Rocah, CNN’s Erin Burnett, “ You’re, Merchan, he’s, won’t, Barron’s, they’d, Robert Hirschhorn, CNN’s Burnett, Christine Cornell, John Gotti, Bernie Madoff
Organizations:
CNN, White House, ”, Manhattan, Attorney, New York, Trump, US, Office, Southern, of, Boeing, Republican
Locations:
Manhattan, bodega, Pennsylvania, Trump, of New York, New York