Trump VP contenders rush to his defense after guilty verdict
- The former president's allies in Capitol Hill support him, criticizing the justice system after a verdict, emphasizing the importance of the election, and seeking donations for appeals.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns the "weaponization of our justice system" and predicts Trump will appeal and win the verdict.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Elise Stefanik also back Trump, condemning the trial and aiming to secure his victory in the upcoming election.
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Biden Defends Trump Trial After Guilty Verdict
President Joe Biden defended New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump in the “hush money” trial, where Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Biden stated Trump was not above the law, stating in a press conference at the White House: Before I begin ... The post Biden Defends Trump Trial After Guilty Verdict appeared first on The New American.
Mississippi GOP leaders come to Trump's defense after guilty verdict
Most Mississippi Republican politicians quickly took to social media this week to defend Donald Trump and to attack the New York justice system after the former president was convicted of 34 felony charges. The former president was found guilty of charges related to falsifying business records to conceal that just before the 2016 election he paid off porn actress Stormy Daniels to conceal a sexual encounter. Mississippi politicians, claiming th…
Republicans vow to upend Dem-led Senate after Trump's guilty verdict
Republican senators signed a public letter to the White House on Friday, vowing to prevent the upper chamber from accomplishing anything — from appropriations to confirmations — in the wake of former President Trump's guilty verdict. "As a Senate Republican conference, we are unwilling to aid and abet this White House in its project to tear this country apart," read a letter led by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah. On Thursday, Trump was found guilty of 34…
Here are the restrictions Trump faces as a felon - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump could find himself facing more restrictions on his life than he has ever had to handle. The historic conviction of 34 felony counts on Thursday was met with reactions varying from despair from some in the Republican Party to glee from Democrats. Trump reacted angrily, declaring, “The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5.” He could have reason to be angry. Trump’s conviction labels him as a felon unless he can get the …
Trump Guilty Verdict Sends "Truth Social" Shares on a Rollercoaster Ride
Sunrise, Sunset In the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump's "hush money" guilty verdict, shares for his ailing social network, Truth Social, plummeted — only to jump back up and then fall once again Friday morning. As the New York Times observes, this sort of volatility isn't exactly unusual for Truth Social owner Trump Media, but this instance is an apt example of how bad news often ends up rallying the former president's supporters — instead …
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