The only way to guarantee a conviction is to select jurors who are certain to convict. Which we can’t do if it’s a fair trial. And we cannot afford a trial that is not fair.
It’s sad but true that there really are people who could witness Trump assassinating someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue and still acquit. I’m pretty sure I know some and probably am even related to a few.
No way this would be a jury trial. My goodness... that process itself... oh my god!
Defense Attorney: And do you hold any negative opinions of the defendant.
Potential Juror: No sir.
Defense Attorney: None at all?
Potential Juror: Nope.
Prosecuting Attorney: And do you hold the defendant in high esteem.
Potential Juror: No sir.
Prosecuting Attorney: Wha? How can you have no opinion of this guy?
Potential Juror: My mind is a blank slate.
Prosecuting Attorney: He tried to steal an election, bragged about sexually assaulting women.
Potential Juror: Never heard about that.
Defense Attorney: But you know he led a movement in America, to make America Great Again, right? That he fought the Chinese and won, brought jobs back to America.
Potential Juror: Nope. No idea what you're talking about.
Judge: Where the hell have you been living the last six years? Under a rock?
Potential Juror: Now there is no reason to get all offensive. I just really don't know who this guy is.
Defense Attorney: Your Honor, I think this prospective juror is both the most qualified and unqualified person to sit on this jury.
Prosecuting Attorney: I agree. I have no idea what to do with him.
Potential Juror: My wife says the same thing to our children all the time.
Judge/Attorneys: YOU HAVE CHILDREN?!