Former President Donald Trump addressed the media on Friday, the day after being found guilty on 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Speaking at Trump Tower in New York, Trump reiterated his belief that the trial was unfair and politically motivated.
In his 33-minute speech, Trump criticized the trial judge and the district attorney, alleging bias and a broader conspiracy against him. Despite the conviction, Trump emphasized his determination to continue his presidential campaign, highlighting strong polling numbers and significant fundraising efforts, with $34.8 million in donations reported since the verdict.
Trump’s legal team confirmed plans to appeal the conviction, potentially taking the case to the Supreme Court. The former president also used the opportunity to address various political issues, including immigration and President Biden’s policies, while maintaining his innocence regarding the allegations involving Daniels.
The response from GOP officials has largely been supportive of Trump, with many condemning the verdict. As Trump navigates his legal challenges, the political implications of this case, the first of his four criminal cases to go to trial, remain to be seen as the 2024 election approaches.
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