Former President Donald Trump asserts that a prison sentence for his involvement in the hush-money case would be a “breaking point” for his supporters. In a recent interview with “Fox and Friends Weekend,” Trump expressed skepticism about whether “the public would stand for it” if he were incarcerated. These remarks follow a Manhattan jury’s conviction of Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business documents, a verdict he deems rigged, promising to appeal.
Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, argues that the former president did not receive a fair trial in Manhattan. Blanche contends that the trial’s outcome was anticipated, including reactions from Trump’s adversaries. He insists that Trump couldn’t get a fair trial in Manhattan or under Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the case. Blanche confirms plans to appeal the guilty verdict, which includes 34 counts of falsifying business records.
House Republicans are calling for testimony from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and prosecutor Matthew Colangelo concerning Trump’s hush-money case. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan schedules a hearing for June 13th to address what he describes as the “unprecedented political prosecution of President Trump.”
The request follows Trump’s conviction on 34 counts related to falsifying business records. It remains uncertain if Bragg will comply with the request.
Following Trump’s historic conviction in Manhattan Criminal Court, supporters and opponents of the former president have staged dueling rallies outside Trump Tower. The scene on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan is marked by a heavy police presence to keep the groups apart. Trump, speaking at Trump Tower, claims his campaign raised nearly $35 million in small donations post-conviction.
Trump addresses supporters, asserting that “if they can do this to me, they can do it to anyone.” He criticizes the trial as a sham orchestrated by the White House to hinder his re-election. Trump accuses Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg of pursuing him instead of addressing violent crime in the city. He faces sentencing on July 11th after being found guilty of falsifying records to conceal payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
President Joe Biden comments on Trump’s guilty verdict, reaffirming that “no one is above the law.” Biden emphasizes that Trump was given ample opportunity to defend himself and was found guilty by a jury. He warns that attacking the justice system as rigged is dangerous and underscores that Trump, like any American, has the right to appeal the decision.
The Trump campaign reports a surge in donations following the guilty verdict. Trump announces that his campaign received about $39 million in small-dollar donations since the conviction. Major Republican donors are also rallying behind Trump, pledging millions for his re-election bid. This financial boost underscores the continued support for Trump despite his legal challenges.
According to USC law professor Aya Gruber, Trump could potentially run for re-election even from jail. Trump’s legal team plans to appeal his conviction, with the possibility of escalating the case to the Supreme Court before the November election. Meanwhile, Trump schedules campaign fundraisers in Southern California, including events in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach, indicating his ongoing commitment to his presidential campaign.
