Order of the court. He gets a big Reality Check in court during the very beginning of his criminal trial. And why a Supreme Court move could chip away at the First Amendment. We will be joined live this hour. And the worst of the week. Two more republicans spouting out violent rhetoric. Two of their supporters. After four days of jury selection. In the hush money trial. We have our jury. Five women, seven new yorkers. Five that come from all walks of life. Lawyers, teachers and others professional specs as well as six alternates on monday. They will all meet for the first time when Opening Statements get underway. They only came face to face with ask former President Donald Trump. They sat for hours of proceedings. Just like any other defendant facing charges. The state of new york. Thrust from his big podium. He was forced to face reality. For once he was not allowed to say a single thing to defend himself. He had himself described as a racist, sexist, narcissist. He is very selfish a
He has told reporters that he will take the stand. Even though it is not necessary. And that will actually happen. It remains to be seen. One thing is certain. Former President Donald Trump is learning in real time. The Criminal Court is nothing like the court of public opinion. Joining me to discuss this. Eight democratic strategist. From the Obama Campaign Advisor as well as a serious xm radio host. In the former federal prosecutor. It is great to have all of you with us. Michelle. This is a former president to used to receive positive news. And now press clippings. Up to twice per day. How do you think this reality is setting in for him . Hearing opinions from these jurors. In the regular process of the criminal Courts Trial getting underway. It is really shaking him up. We can see that in the courtroom. Not only the knotting. But he cannot say anything bad to these people. For former President Donald Trump was known to be a bully. Trying to appear the strongman and every situation