Some jurors reveal unexpected connections
As the prospective alternates continue to answer the questionnaire questions one by one, some jurors have revealed loose connections to Trump and others surrounding the case.
A young woman who works in financial services said that her father is a "lifelong friend" of Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor who then ran Trump's 2016 transition team before becoming a critic of the former president.
The mention of Christie's name drew a rare laugh from Trump.
The woman also revealed a loose connection to Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen.
![PHOTO: Former President Donald Trump sits at the defendant's table during his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 19, 2024 in New York City.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/5f811b13-b219-47c1-9d1f-5978c5edefcb/trump13-gty-ml-240419_1713537911397_hpMain.jpg)
A man who lives in Midtown and said he uses his spare time to "try to find a wife" said he has multiple family members who work for the New York State Court -- and is related to a court officer who's currently present in the courtroom. Trump attorney Todd Blanche let out a laugh.
The man said it wouldn't affect his ability to be fair and impartial.
One woman stood up and tearfully explained she served time in Massachusetts over 10 years ago. Trump appeared to crane his neck and turn all the way to look at her, before Judge Merchan called her to the bench for a sidebar.
"I apologize for crying," the woman said as she continued with her questionnaire.
Trump has been sitting at the defense table flipping through papers that contain either charts, photos or graphics.