Former President Donald Trump is vowing to fight on after a New York City jury found him guilty on all 34 felony counts in his “hush money” case.
“This was a rigged, disgraceful trial. The real verdict is going to be November 5th by the people,” Trump told reporters after hearing the verdict.
His legal team says it’s planning to appeal, but in the meantime, supporters are rallying behind the Trump campaign. His 2024 presidential fundraising website crashed overnight, overwhelmed with donations following Thursday’s verdict. The site shows a mug shot of Trump from another case and declares him to be a “political prisoner.”
“We didn’t do a thing wrong. I’m a very innocent man and it’s ok,” said Trump.
Democrats are also looking to cash in with President Biden posting a link to his fundraising website minutes after Trump’s conviction. Meanwhile, the White House Counsel’s Office commented simply, “We respect the rule of law and have no additional comment.”
“While this defendant may be unlike any other in American history, we arrived at this trial and ultimately today at this verdict in the same manor as every other case that comes through the courtroom doors,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin
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