Internet mocks Trump as hush money trial set for opening arguments on Monday amid dramatic jury selection

WASHINGTON, DC: In a dramatic conclusion to jury selection that saw one potential juror cry and leave the court and others criticizing the former president as he sat calmly at the defense table, opening arguments in Donald Trump's hush money trial are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 22, according to the New York Post.

Justice Juan Merchan said at the end of a grueling day in court on Friday, April 22, "This case is going to trial Monday morning." To complete a jury panel consisting of 12 jurors and six alternates, the remaining five Manhattanites were chosen to determine whether Trump had improperly concealed a payment to a porn star before the 2016 election.

Trump's 'hush money' trial set for opening arguments on April 22

Notably, the last five alternates chosen included an Upper East Side project manager for a construction business who claimed she would 'do whatever my kids want me to do in my spare time' and a handyman who pledged to fix the courtroom microphone if it started acting up at any point during the trial.

However, Trump did not appear to be having fun as the jurors underwent several screening phases. After an outburst against the case and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to reporters in the corridor, he seemed to nod asleep for a short while at least twice. Each time, he slumped in his chair, closed his eyes, and remained still for about 30 seconds.

Even when a person set himself on fire outside the courthouse right before the final jurors were chosen before the midday lunch break, the trial continued uninterrupted. Inside the overflow courtroom, sirens sounded, but afternoon business went on as if nothing had occurred.

Moreover, Trump attempted to get up just before the trial's day's end, but the court was still officially in session, so he was forced to sit down. Judge Merchan told him, "Sir, please have a seat."

After complying, Trump flashed his attorneys a mocking glance. At the defense table, Trump likewise sat in a navy blue suit and remained silent when some potential jurors confronted him with criticism.

A female juror highlighted remarks she felt were homophobic and 'different race comments that they would kind of cite to President Trump' to support her claim that Trump's supporters 'can feel enabled by his rhetoric.'

The juror added, "To be honest, this is a little embarrassing. I’m not even sure what Trump’s policies are." She was removed from the lawsuit by Judge Merchan for cause.

Internet slams Trump as 'hush money' trial starts from April 22

Several people on the internet mocked Donald Trump as opening arguments in the hush money trial are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 22.

A user wrote on X, "GUILTY!!! #LockHimUp," while one added, "Enjoy your crime wave and illegal migrants NYC, you earned this and it is going to get worse. When it does remember you wanted this, you voted for this."

A person also wrote, "So what happens next? A trial of course, but then an acquittal or an conviction followed by overturn by appeal?" whereas one added, "Hopefully it's a fast trial and a jury does their job properly and locks him up for the rest of his remainder of his miserable life."

A person also wrote, "Jury selection for Trump's hush money trial has been completed, marking a significant development in the case."

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