Donald Trump trial: day one of historic Stormy Daniels court case

A group of twelve Americans will be responsible for determining whether or not Donald Trump committed the act of falsifying business records in order to conceal payment to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film actress who he allegedly paid hush money to.

Today, the process of choosing jurors started in a somber area of Manhattan for the initial of four trials that the former president will have to undergo.

He refutes the accusations and deems the lawsuit as an instance of political oppression.

However, how does the general American population perceive this situation? Is it plausible that someone who has been found guilty of a crime could secure a presidency in the upcoming November elections?