The highly anticipated first criminal trial of former President Donald Trump has begun, and the initial court proceedings have already raised some eyebrows. Reports have surfaced indicating that Trump appeared to be dozing off during the first day of court proceedings. According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, who was live-blogging the events inside the courtroom, Trump’s head kept dropping and his jaw seemed to go slack at times, suggesting that he may have been catching some ZZZs. Other reporters have stated that Trump’s eyes were closed, further adding to the speculation that the ex-President was indeed asleep.
In light of these reports, a new nickname has emerged for Trump – Sleepy Don. This moniker, typically associated with President Joe Biden, has now been playfully assigned to Trump by the internet, sparking a wave of memes and jokes at his expense. Despite the accusations of dozing off in court, Trump seemed alert and fired up while speaking to reporters outside the courthouse. He denounced the trial as an assault on the country and reiterated his belief that it was a witch hunt. The trial revolves around alleged hush money payments made by Trump and his team to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an affair she claims to have had with him in the 2000s. Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business records, a felony in the state of New York.
During the first day of court proceedings, it was revealed that the transcript of the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape will be read in court, as well as details about another alleged affair Trump had with former Playboy model Karen McDougal. Additionally, Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to testify in the trial. The jury selection process is anticipated to take several weeks, with thousands of Manhattan residents being summoned to potentially serve as jurors. Trump and his legal team are looking to select 12 jurors and 6 alternates who can remain fair and impartial throughout the trial. Despite the mounting evidence against him, Trump has maintained his plea of not guilty to all 34 counts.
The start of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial has already been marked by controversy and intrigue. The emergence of the nickname Sleepy Don, coupled with reports of Trump dozing off in court, has added a layer of drama to an already high-profile case. With key witnesses and evidence set to be presented in the coming weeks, the trial promises to be a riveting and closely watched event. Only time will tell what the final outcome will be for the former President as he faces the legal challenges ahead.
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