A seven-page jury questionnaire has been released by the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial scheduled for Manhattan.
Judge Juan Melchan on Monday released a questionnaire consisting of 42 questions to ask jurors as part of the trial proceedings. select According to ABC News, the jury in the trial. The trial, which begins April 15, centers on allegations that President Trump paid hush money to adult entertainment star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Also new: Judge Marchan today released a jury questionnaire along with procedures for selecting New Yorkers to try the former president.
42 questions, including about *15 questions* specifically about Donald Trump, and others related to allies/enemies. pic.twitter.com/uA13QXCr8J
— Frank G. Runyeon (@frankrunyeon) April 8, 2024
In one survey question, jurors answered: Asked “Print publications, cable and/or network programming, or online media” they read or watched. Answers to questions include: new york times, USA TodayHuffington Post, Facebook, new york postFox News, or Newsmax.
Another question asks whether the juror, or a relative or close friend, “has ever worked or volunteered for President Trump’s campaign, President Trump’s administration, or any other political organization associated with Mr. Trump.” he asks.
“Have you ever attended a Donald Trump rally or campaign event?” another question asks.
Far-right Judge Juan Machan addresses far-left former President Donald Trump about his rights and demands in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams, via AP)
Other questions asked whether any jurors had followed or currently follow Mr. Trump on social media and “their feelings about how Mr. Trump is being treated in this case.” Ask if they have any comments or opinions.
Jurors will also be asked who their current employer is, how large their current employer is, whether they are married or have children, and what their “interests and hobbies” are.
The release of the questionnaire came after President Trump requested a new judge just days before the trial began, and the lawyers said Marchand’s daughter is a Democratic political consultant. He argued that it would be a conflict of interest for him to oversee the trial.
Trump was indicted a year ago by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on 34 counts of first-degree falsification of business records.
