Los Angeles, CA – Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel injected humor into Donald Trump’s hush money trial proceedings on Tuesday night, offering an alternative questionnaire for jurors in the case. Despite Trump’s attempts to dismiss or delay the case, he is facing trial for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels and others to prevent them from going public about alleged affairs before the 2016 presidential election.
The judge released a list of 42 questions to be used for selecting jurors, which includes inquiries about affiliations with white supremacist and extremist groups, attendance at Trump rallies, and involvement in “anti-Trump” efforts. Notably, jurors will not be asked about their voting history or political affiliations.
In response, Kimmel suggested his own set of questions for potential jurors. While some were comical, such as asking about Trump’s decision to bury his late ex-wife at one of his golf courses, Kimmel also proposed relevant queries about connections to Trump-owned companies or organizations. However, he also included provocative and absurd questions like asking if someone had ever had sex with Trump or how many babies they believed Hillary Clinton ate in a day.
Kimmel went further by proposing additional groups for jurors to disclose any affiliation with, including The Pep Boys, The Backstreet Boys, and Kanye West. He concluded his segment by suggesting one final question: “Sir: Does your truck have nuts?”
The late-night host’s alternative questionnaire highlights the ongoing public interest in Trump’s trial and the widespread perception that it is a significant event. The inclusion of humor in the discussion surrounding a serious legal proceeding provides a different perspective, potentially engaging a wider audience. However, it is important to note that Kimmel’s version is purely satirical and not part of the actual jury selection process.
The trial, which will be the first-ever criminal trial involving a former or sitting president, is set to begin jury selection on April 15. The selection process will determine the 12 jurors and six alternates who will decide Trump’s fate in the hush money trial.