Breaking news: Former President Trump convicted on 34 counts in groundbreaking hush money trial. What does this mean for the upcoming election?
In a historic turn of events, former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in a groundbreaking hush money trial, marking the first time a US president has been convicted of a crime. The New York jury's unanimous verdict has thrown the country into uncharted territory, just on the brink of the November 5 election. As each juror confirmed the decision, Trump's reaction was described as unusually calm as he heard 'guilty' for the first time. While some speculate this conviction could be a political game-changer, others believe it may just be a bump in the road for the former president. Major Republican donors have already pledged millions to support Trump despite the verdict, making him the first convicted felon running for office to receive such backing.
Amidst the trial's buzz, the most intriguing aspect was the jury's unanimous decision to convict Trump on all charges related to falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election outcome. The trial, overseen by Judge Juan Merchan, featured compelling testimonies, including that of adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Despite the guilty verdict, some question the long-term implications for Trump's future endeavors in politics. The sheer significance of this trial as a historical precedent cannot be understated, setting a new benchmark in US presidential history as Trump faces the aftermath of this groundbreaking legal battle.
The reactions following the trial have been a mix of shock, support, and intrigue as the political landscape braces for the impact of Trump's conviction. With murmurs of possible implications for his White House ambitions, the future remains uncertain for the former president. As the frenzy surrounding the trial continues, one thing is for sure – the outcomes and repercussions of this verdict will echo through the corridors of political history for years to come.
Trump becomes the first US president to be convicted of a crime, plunging the US into uncharted territory ahead of the Nov 5 election.
Jury delivers unanimous verdict in historic first conviction of a former US president.
NEW YORK: Donald Trump became the first United States president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday (May 30) when a New York jury found him guilty of ...
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of the 2016 election, a historic ...
As each juror verbally confirmed the decision to convict him, Mr Trump turned his head in their direction and followed their faces one by one.
The conviction may be a mere bump in the road. It could even be a political accelerant.
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Donald Trump is the first former or serving US president to be found guilty of a crime - but what will his conviction mean for the election?
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NEW YORK: Donald Trump said on Friday (May 31) he would appeal the guilty verdict that made him the first US president convicted of a crime, though he will ...
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