In a historic moment, a jury of 12 New Yorkers has been seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York. The trial, which marks the first-ever trial of a former American president, is set to begin with prosecutors presenting their case early next week. The jury selection process was not without its challenges, as two jurors were dismissed - one expressing doubt about her ability to be fair and impartial, and the other over concerns about the accuracy of his answers in court.

The jurors selected include a diverse group of individuals, including a sales professional, a software engineer, a security engineer, an English teacher, a speech therapist, multiple lawyers, an investment banker, and a retired wealth manager. Despite acknowledging their personal opinions of Trump or his presidency, the jurors have been tasked with the responsibility of being impartial in the trial.

The trial centers around a $130,000 payment made to porn actor Stormy Daniels by Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to prevent her claims of a sexual encounter with Trump from becoming public during the 2016 election. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, with the possibility of up to four years in prison if convicted. However, it's unclear whether the judge would choose to put him behind bars.

The trial is one of four criminal cases involving Trump as he campaigns to reclaim the White House, making it a pivotal moment in American history. The proceedings are unfolding amidst a closely contested presidential election, with Trump facing the dual challenge of defending himself in court while campaigning for the presidency. The trial is expected to be closely watched by the public, as it sheds light on Trump's personal life and legal jeopardy.