Jury selection in the trial against Donald Trump over the alleged cover-up of a hush money payment went faster than many expected. Possible “stealth jurors” are now causing concern.
This is because the intentions of the jury are “hidden”: they claim neutrality but do not keep it. A single, biased juror could “derail the entire process," an employee of a consulting firm told the New York Times. Both sides would “undoubtedly” conduct intensive research to locate them. The hundreds of citizens invited as potential jurors for the Trump trial were questioned in detail, including about their media consumption and their attitude toward Trump. They should remain anonymous to protect them from possible bribery attempts or even violence, he added.. The prosecution and defense must always ensure that the jury is not biased. There is a lot at stake – including in the Trump Trial. The jury selection process is therefore strict, including taking into account criminal convictions or publicly available information about political donations.