Trump vehemently denies dozing off in court as day two of landmark hush money trial commences: Update

Supporters and protesters gathered outside the courthouse in New York where former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial is taking place. Rumors circulated that Trump had fallen asleep during the proceedings, earning him the nicknames “Sleepy Don” and “Don Snoreleone.” The trial marks a historic moment as Trump is the first American president to stand trial on criminal charges.

The charges against Trump include 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. The payment was allegedly made to silence Daniels about an alleged affair she had with Trump in 2006. Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg has elevated the charges to felonies, citing violations of state and federal election laws.

Despite denying the affair and pleading not guilty, Trump appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open during jury selection on the first day of the trial. The selection process continued on Tuesday, with 50 potential jurors already rejected for admitting bias against the defendant.

As the trial unfolds, supporters and protesters outside the courthouse are closely watching the proceedings. The trial dates coincide with Trump’s campaign for the 2024 presidential election, adding another layer of complexity to the legal and political landscape surrounding the former president. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic trial.