Lorcan Nyhan: Whether as a felon or free man, Donald Trump will be on the ballot in US election

Irish foreman of jury hearing the case has major role in one of biggest trials in US political history

Donald Trump arrives in court in New York earlier this month. Photo: Getty

Lorcan Nyhan

An Irish man will have a leading role in the first criminal trial of a former US president. The New York Times-reading, Fox News-watching salesman will act as the foreman of the jury tasked with making a decision on the guilt or innocence of Donald Trump.

It provides an Irish angle on one of the most important trials in US ­history.