Trump has complained that he will struggle to get a "fair trial" in Washington due to the jury pool being biased against him. (Spencer Platt)
Trump's lawyers had initially tried to move the trial out of Washington last year, arguing just as Elias did that the jury pool in D.C. is tainted against Trump.
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"NO WAY I CAN GET A FAIR TRIAL, OR EVEN CLOSE TO A FAIR TRIAL, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.," Trump posted on Truth Social in August.
"THERE ARE MANY REASONS FOR THIS, BUT JUST ONE IS THAT I AM CALLING FOR A FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF THIS FILTHY AND CRIME RIDDEN EMBARRASSMENT TO OUR NATION, WHERE MURDERS HAVE JUST SHATTERED THE ALL TIME RECORD, OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES HAVE NEVER SEEN WORSE, AND TOURISTS HAVE FLED. THE FEDERAL TAKEOVER IS VERY UNPOPULAR WITH POTENTIAL AREA JURORS, BUT NECESSARY FOR SAFETY, GREATNESS, & FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE!"
Trump's lawyers had initially tried to move the trial out of Washington last year. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)
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The jury selection process for Trump's D.C. trial appeared to begin in December. At least one D.C. resident shared photos with NBC News showing a notice to appear for a "pre-screening" questionnaire on Feb. 9. The photos went on to indicate that the jury was for a trial on March 4. While the notification did not name the trial, both of those dates lined up with the schedule for Trump's court case prior to a February delay.
Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
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