Donald Trump's first trial officially began yesterday in Manhattan with jury selection.
A large part of the population loves Trump. An equally large part hates him. Trump's lawyers will try to make sure no rabid Trump haters make it onto the jury. The prosecution will be equally diligent in trying to keep Trump cult members (Q-Anon, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, etc.) off the jury.
I hope both sides are successful in that endeavor. The trial is not about Trump's popularity or unpopularity, and that should not even enter juror minds. The trial is about only one thing - did Donald Trump commit the crime he has been accused of (committing business fraud to further election fraud).
If jurors believe he committed the crime, he should be convicted. If they believe he did not commit the crime, he should be found not guilty.
Regardless of the jury decision, millions of Americans will be unhappy. That does not matter. The jury decision could also affect the upcoming presidential election. That does not matter.
The only thing that matters at this point is that he receive a fair trial. I trust that will happen.
