Trump allies and advisers speculate on jury deliberation in ongoing trial
Former President Donald Trump’s allies and advisers are closely monitoring the jury deliberations in his trial, with a belief that every minute the jury continues to deliberate is better for Trump. While this view is purely speculative, it highlights the intense scrutiny and anticipation surrounding the verdict.
One adviser expressed that the longer the jury takes to reach a decision, the more hope there is for a hung jury. Trump’s team is closely analyzing the political implications of the jurors’ decision, circulating voter data from the 2020 election in New York County to show the potential presence of Trump supporters among the jurors.
There is particular focus on one or two jurors who Trump’s team hopes could lead to a mistrial. Pro-Trump observers in the courtroom have noted positive signals from certain jurors towards the guests, sparking optimism within Trump’s allies. However, they are cautious not to read too much into these gestures, acknowledging that they could simply be polite gestures unrelated to the case.
Despite the speculation and anticipation, CNN’s court reporters have observed an engaged jury taking their civic responsibility seriously. The outcome of the trial remains uncertain, but Trump’s allies are closely monitoring every development in the jury deliberations.