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Trump's Attorneys Seek Dismissal Of Juror Over Celebration Video

Trump Organization trial in New York State Supreme Court in New York

Donald Trump's attorneys are seeking to have the first juror dismissed for cause — which, if successful, means they would not have to use one of their 10 strikes.

Attorney Todd Blanche argued it was important enough to the prospective juror when Trump lost the election to take a video and join in a celebration of his loss.

Judge Juan Merchan asked to see the video in question for context.

Trump's attorney is drilling down on a post from one juror about being in a car 'spreading the honking cheer' on Election Day 2020 or when Biden was declared the winner.

Blanche said when the juror was asked if anything should be known about her opinion of Trump, she said no.

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