WASHINGTON—Many prospective jurors questioned on Tuesday and Wednesday for the Oath Keepers trial say they can be impartial despite having strong views on the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump, and gun control.
Several prospects called what happened on Jan. 6 an insurrection, a term used by many Democrats but criticized as inaccurate by most Republicans.
That included a U.S. government employee, who said that Trump led the “insurrection.” But the man said he could be impartial.
Another man, an attorney, said that he’s liked and shared social media posts opposing Trump and that so-called MAGA Republicans, or Trump supporters, include extremists. He said he’d try to put aside his views if picked for the jury….