Former President Donald Trump has vowed to fight and appeal his felony conviction in a case related to a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump referred to the New York trial as a scam and a rigged trial, insisting that he is willing to do whatever it takes to save the country and the Constitution. He praised donors who contributed to his campaign following the guilty verdict, stating that he is fighting for America and encouraging people to visit his campaign’s website.
A jury of 12 New Yorkers deliberated for two days before finding Trump guilty of illegally falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Trump, who is the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has denied having a sexual encounter with Daniels. This historic verdict makes Trump the first former president to be convicted of a crime, with his sentencing scheduled for July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be the party’s nominee.
After the verdict was announced, Trump denounced it as a disgrace and proclaimed his innocence. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that Trump falsified business records to hide a scheme to corrupt the 2016 election, thanking the jury for their service. Despite the conviction, Trump remains defiant and determined to fight the charges, indicating that he will appeal the decision in an effort to clear his name.
The House select committee’s investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack was also mentioned by Trump during his remarks to reporters. He continues to be vocal about illegal immigration and his commitment to saving the country and Constitution. Trump’s fundraising efforts have seen a surge in donations following the guilty verdict, with his campaign announcing raising $34.8 million from small-dollar donors, indicating continued support for his political endeavors.
As Trump prepares to face sentencing and potentially become the Republican nominee for president once again, the legal battle surrounding his felony conviction is likely to continue. Despite the guilty verdict and upcoming legal proceedings, Trump remains steadfast in his determination to fight the charges and clear his name. The implications of this conviction on Trump’s political future and the broader implications for the Republican Party remain to be seen as the situation unfolds in the coming months.
