Donald Trump Smiles at Juror's Response to Question

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A prospective juror in the former president's 'hush money' case noted that he had read some of Trump's books.

Former President Donald Trump smiled at a prospective juror's response to a question during jury selection on Tuesday morning, according to Newsweek reporter Katherine Fung, who attended the trial.Judge Juan Merchan is working to secure the 12 jurors and six alternatives who will determine whether Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, broke the law by allegedly giving a 'hush money' payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign.

During the second day of jury selection, one juror sparked a smile from the former president when he said he had read some of Trump's books, including The Art of the Deal and How to Get Rich.The smile came after he asked if the title of How to Get Rich was correct, to which Trump smiled and nodded, Fung reported from the courtroom.The prospective juror is a Battery Park City resident originally from Boston who enjoys learning about politics and current events.

 

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