Lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money case continued to sift through potential jurors in New York on Tuesday, aiming to select a panel to decide if the former president will face criminal conviction.

After extensive questioning about their views on Trump and related matters, eight individuals were dismissed, either due to impartiality concerns or scheduling conflicts.

While some expressed confidence in their ability to judge the case fairly regardless of personal opinions about Trump, no jurors had been chosen by midday.

The process, expected to span days or even weeks, underscores the difficulty of assembling an impartial jury for such a polarizing figure.

Trump’s trial, commenced on Monday, intersects with his bid for the presidency against Joe Biden, adding complexity to an already contentious legal landscape, the Associated Press reported.

Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass emphasized the case’s legal merits, urging jurors to set aside political biases and focus on whether Trump violated the law.

Trump faces 34 felony charges related to allegedly falsifying business records to conceal potentially damaging information about his personal life during the 2016 election campaign.

Trump has maintained his innocence on all charges.

Written by B.C. Begley