Jury deliberations begin in Trump’s historic criminal trial

The jury has begun deliberations in Donald Trump ‘s historic criminal trial. After weeks of testimony, the case is now being decided by 12 jurors. They began deliberating after Judge Juan Marchan gave them final instructions, including a reminder of their solemn responsibility in deciding Trump’s guilt or innocence. He also reminded the jury of their vow “to set aside any personal bias [they] may have and decide the case “fairly based on the evidence of the law.” The former president, who must remain in the Manhattan courthouse, told reporters that the charges against him were rigged and politically motivated.