'Very negative message': Expert warns Trump could have already turned jurors against him

Multiple instances have been reported of Donald Trump falling asleep in court — or possibly "resting his eyes," as MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell put it on Tuesday.

While it's understandable that the minutia of a courtroom can be dull, jury consultant David Henderson said that his sleepiness could really affect the individuals who will decide Trump's fate.

"People who show up for jury duty and stay, who don't say 'I can't do this' and look for the first opportunity to get out, what I found is when they show up, they're wearing the nicest thing in their closet, thinking, 'I made special arrangements to be here on time, I'm being polite, respectful, I'm making sure I'm paying attention,'" Henderson told Mitchell.

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He explained that they "don't take kindly" to anyone who isn't matching their own effort.

"Now, I've seen lawyers fall asleep in court before," the seasoned trial attorney said. "I've seen judges fall asleep in court before. I cannot recall a time I saw a defendant falling asleep in court before, because it is their life, and they got a lot on the line. What jurors are thinking is, 'I'm staying awake; why isn't this guy?' It sends a very negative message that can directly affect the outcome of a trial."

He also went into detail about body language of potential jurors, and what lawyers will be looking for. For example, if a person has their arms crossed, a defense lawyer can see that as stonewalling or not liking them, when it could be that the juror is just cold.

As they move forward, he suggested watching for three broad categories of potential jurors:

See the full conversation in the video below or at the link here.

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