Supporters and protesters gathered outside the Manhattan courthouse on Monday as former President Donald Trump faced the first day of his historic criminal trial. The atmosphere was tense as Trump, the first American president to stand trial on criminal charges, arrived at the courthouse amidst a flurry of media attention.
Throughout the proceedings, Trump appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open, leading to the nicknames “Sleepy Don” and “Don Snoreleone” circulating on social media. The charges against Trump, which include 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, have been elevated to felonies by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg.
Despite denying the affair and pleading not guilty, Trump’s trial has already faced challenges. Jury selection began on Monday, with 50 potential jurors already dismissed for admitting they could not be fair or impartial to the defendant. The trial is expected to continue on Tuesday, with the hope of selecting a jury that can deliver a fair verdict.
Outside the courthouse, supporters of Trump rallied to show their support, while protesters voiced their opposition to the former president. The trial has sparked intense interest and debate, with Trump’s legal team denying claims that he fell asleep during the proceedings.
As the trial unfolds, all eyes are on the courtroom in Manhattan as the former president faces a pivotal moment in his political career. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic trial.
