The jury selection for former president Donald Trump’s extraordinary criminal trial, which is the first day of a two-week test, started on Monday night with jury selection.
The test is a president’s second legal trial.
Democrat Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 crimes, accusing him of falsifying papers to conceal a sex incident. Trump may face jail time if convicted.
“ When I walk into that court, I know I will have the passion of 200 million Americans behind me, and I will be FIGHTING for the FREEDOM of 325 Billion AMERICANS! , ” Trump posted on Truth Social Monday.

Former U. S. On April 15, 2024, President Donald Trump is arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City for allegedly concealing quiet cash payments related to illicit interests. ( ANGELA WEISS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images )
Trump is scheduled to appear in court during the trial’s length and may also testify in court during his presidential campaign. The test could continue through June.
Trump said Monday the court situation is vote intervention. Why, seven years ago, did n’t they file this utterly discredited lawsuit? ? ? Election Interference! ” Trump posted.
The 12 jury, when selected, will have to determine Mr. Cohen’s account themselves: He is expected to be the prosecution’s sun see, confronting a manager he once idolized and now despises.
Jury selection may become crucial for both edges. Prosecutors have some advantages, as the jury pool is drawn from Manhattan, one of the most Democratic regions in America. Mr. Trump’s staff may become looking for red pins in a blue meadow.
Trump is likewise subject to a comprehensive joke purchase. “ I want my VOICE again. This evil determine has GGED me. Unconstitutional! I am permitted to talk about them, but the other side may speak about me! Manipulated Trial! ” Trump posted Monday.
The gag order, as Breitbart News’s Nick Gilbertson reported , prevents Trump is prohibited from making public remarks about witnesses who are present in the trial, any other counsel besides Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg ( D), or any members of the court’s staff, the District Attorney’s staff, or any family members of any counsel or staff member, if those statements are made with the intention to significantly interfere with the work of the case. Potential judges are also included in it.
Wendell Husebo is a former GOP War Room Analyst and a social writer for Breitbart News. He is the publisher of Politicians of Slave Morality. Following Wendell on “X” @Wendell Husebø or on Truth Social @Wendell Husebo.