The biggest clue to what the Trump criminal trial jury is thinking
While we can’t, of course, know specifically what the Jury is thinking, there are little signs, little nuggets of information, little happy trails that we can follow, carefully peer at and make some possible conclusions.
Clue number one: These jurors are a responsible bunch taking their roles seriously. That is evident from their demeanor and the piles of notebooks several of them have. It’s also clear from the fact that not one Juror has asked to leave. This is a group that wants to be here, wants to be involved.
Clue number two: The Jury requested testimony from Michael Cohen and David pecker. Given the nature of the testimony they requested, it seems to indicate they seek confirmation of said testimony. They also seem especially interested in the makings of the catch-and-kill schemes. This does not suggest a Jury that is looking to acquit. They also wanted to hear about the catch-and-kill scheme regarding Karen Mc. Dougal. None of this is good news for Trump.
Clue number three is that they requested aspects of this testimony after just a few hours. This shows us that they’re moving efficiently. After all, it was only a few hours of deliberation before they asked for this testimony, so it sounds like they got right down to business fast.
Clue number four: “Why the Jury’s first questions might not look good for Trump”, was Slate’s headline. Indeed, most headlines from all sorts of media sources, including many Republican ones, seem to tilt toward a guilty verdict.
One knows that when some of these media organizations tell the truth and admit it’s looking bad for Trump, it IS looking bad for Trump.
The last and final clue in our fun little game is Donald Trump himself. From ranting and raving on courthouse steps to comparing himself to Mother Theresa to falling asleep in court, and looking more dazed and confused than ever before, it is clearly evident that he expects a guilty verdict.
So yes, as I began this article, I said we can’t know for sure, but playing Clue is always a worthwhile sport to indulge in. And in this particular game, there are many clues to find when one chooses to look.
