Man Self-Immolates Outside Donald Trump’s NYC Hush Money Trial

A man has reportedly set himself outside the courtroom where former President Donald Trump's trial is currently taking place.

Trump has always had a small gathering outside his NYC trial since the beginning, with mostly his supporters protesting the court case against the Republican presidential hopeful.

Man Sets Self On Fire Outside Of Donald Trump's NYC Hush Money Trial

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Outside the venue where ex-president Donald Trump's hush money trial is being held, an unknown man reportedly set himself on fire, causing the whole scene to descend into chaos.

Per reports, the shocking scene unfolded in the park across the street from the 100 Centre Street Courthouse.

A cop could be heard saying of the incident, "Somebody set themselves on fire."

It is not yet known who the man was or who his motives were.

Donald Trump's Trial Has Its 18 Jurors

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Trump's hush money trial began on Monday with Jury selections, as of today, 18 jurors made up of New Yorkers have been selected to help decide the fate of the billionare.

On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan told the recently selected juror, "I expect we're going to begin the trial on Monday."

The judge also instructed the jurors not to discuss the case with others or research it. "There are 18 jurors in total," and we cannot start until all are present each day, Merchan noted, per CNN.

The trial of Trump stems from allegations from the prosecution that he committed election interference when he allegedly paid $130,000 in hush money to former adult film star Stormy Daniels to hide his affair with her.