Former President Donald Trump made a dramatic appearance in a downtown Manhattan courtroom today, marking the start of his criminal trial. Despite the high-profile nature of the case, the courtroom was only half-full, with rows of empty benches set aside for potential jurors.
Trump, dressed in a dark suit and tie, acknowledged his rights as a criminal defendant and engaged with his legal team throughout the day. Judge Juan Merchan wasted no time, asking up to 42 questions of each prospective juror in an effort to select a fair and impartial jury.
However, Trump didn’t hold back his opinions on the trial as he spoke to the media outside the courthouse. He referred to the trial as a “scam” and expressed concern about potentially missing next week’s Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity and his son’s graduation.
Despite Trump’s protests, no ruling was made on his request to attend these events while the trial is ongoing. As the proceedings continue, all eyes are on this high-profile case and the potential implications it could have on Trump’s future. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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