During the jury selection process for the trial involving former President Donald Trump, his attorney Susan Necheles has been engaging with potential jurors to gauge their opinions about the ex-president. Here are some insights into what a few of the potential jurors had to say:
One man described his feelings as 'fairly neutral' towards Trump, indicating a lack of strong sentiment either way. Another individual expressed a similar sentiment, stating, 'I don't think too much about politics. I have no really strong opinion about the president.'
A retired wealth manager, who enjoys fly fishing and yoga, mentioned that while he is aware of Trump and hears things about him, his focus lies more on his hobbies than on political matters.
Conversely, a prospective juror who works in law enforcement expressed gratitude towards Trump for his involvement in fixing the Wollman Rink in Central Park. However, another potential juror voiced a negative view, stating, 'I don’t like his persona. He just seems very selfish and self-serving, which I don’t appreciate in any public servant.'
When asked to elaborate on her opinion, the juror further explained, 'I don’t know him as a person, so I don’t know how he is in terms of his integrity. It's just not my cup of tea.' Necheles probed further, asking if the juror disliked Trump, to which she responded affirmatively.
These diverse perspectives among potential jurors highlight the range of opinions and attitudes towards Donald Trump as the trial proceedings continue. It remains to be seen how these varying viewpoints may influence the final composition of the jury and the subsequent trial outcome.
