Former President Donald Trump continued to assert unsubstantiated claims regarding his criminal trial a day after being convicted by a New York jury on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Trump has claimed that his trial was rigged even without an evidence
Speaking from the atrium of Trump Tower, Trump declared, “I’m the leading person for president and I’m under a gag order,” and took the opportunity to question the mental fitness of his Democratic opponent, President Biden.
He also reiterated his contention that the judge presiding over his case, Juan Merchan, was “highly conflicted.”
This marked a historic moment as Trump became the first president, either former or sitting, to be convicted of a crime. Despite the severity of the charges, legal experts have indicated to NPR that it is unlikely Trump will face imprisonment.
The ongoing legal battles and the responses to them underscore the deep political and social divisions in the country.
The charges against Donald Trump, which involve falsifying business records to conceal another crime, carry a maximum sentence of four years in prison. However, Trump could receive a much lighter sentence, such as probation, as it’s uncommon for a first-time offender of a nonviolent crime to be incarcerated.
If Trump does not serve prison time for the New York conviction, he would likely retain his eligibility to vote in the upcoming fall elections. Despite his conviction, Trump continued to allege that the New York court was acting “in total conjunction with the White House and the DOJ.” However, there is no evidence to support this claim.
Trump’s prosecution was conducted under New York state law by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, with no involvement from the White House or the Department of Justice.
These developments highlight the significant legal and political challenges facing the former president, as well as the persistent divide in public perception regarding his actions and their consequences.
