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Trump seeks to eliminate jurors with political social media posts

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Former President Trump’s hush money trial took an unexpected turn as his lawyers attempted to excuse potential jurors based on their social media posts. In a Manhattan court on Tuesday, videos of social media posts made by prospective jurors and their spouses were presented as evidence that they may hold anti-Trump sentiments, making them unfit to serve on the jury.

One juror captured celebrations in upper Manhattan following President Biden’s victory in the 2020 election, comparing them to cheers for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite her insistence that she could remain impartial, another juror was excused for a post celebrating Trump’s legal loss over a travel ban.

The scrutiny extended to social media posts made by a potential juror’s husband, including images of Trump depicted in various scenarios. While some argued that the posts were meant as humor, the judge ultimately decided that they did not impact the juror’s ability to be fair and impartial.

The courtroom drama continued as Trump craned his neck towards a juror who had expressed a desire to see him locked up, flashing a smirk in response. Despite the efforts to excuse certain jurors, the judge maintained confidence in the remaining jurors’ ability to judge the facts of the trial fairly.

As the trial unfolds, the use of social media posts as a tool for jury selection highlights the impact of digital footprints in legal proceedings involving high-profile figures like former President Trump.

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