On the first day of the Trump trial, the anticipation and reflection on the potential jurors' reactions are highlighted. Some jurors may know the purpose of their presence, while others may find out upon arrival. The thought of being part of such a historical event, the first criminal trial of a U.S. President, evokes varying reactions and emotions, from curiosity to shock and intrigue, setting the stage for a significant legal and political milestone.
Political and legal history are being made in a Lower Manhattan courtroom as Donald J. Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to undergo a criminal trial.
Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, explains what happened during the opening days of the trial, which is tied to Mr. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star.
Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times.
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