Former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at Trump Tower Friday morning, a day after he was found guilty on 34 charges of falsifying business documents.
What Happened: Trump spent the first several minutes of Friday discussing the state of the country ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
“They’re destroying our country. Our country is in very bad shape,” Trump said of the Biden administration.
Speaking on the trial, Trump said it was unfair to be given a gag order and have to pay thousands of dollars in fines and be threatened with jail time.
“I’m the leading person for president.”
Trump said without evidence the trial was “done by Biden and his people.”
Speaking of Judge Juan Merchan, Trump said the judge is “highly conflicted.”
“It was very unfair.”
Trump said his team wasn’t able to use an election expert in the trial and some of the defense’s witnesses were “crucified by the judge.”
“It was a rigged trial.”
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What’s Next: Trump faces up to four years in prison for each of the guilty counts. Merchan has scheduled sentencing for July 11.
Many legal experts don’t believe Trump will receive any prison time. If Trump does serve time in prison he will still be able to run for president in the 2024 election.
Probation could add complications to Trump’s 2024 presidential election campaign as he may be required to report his out-of-state travel plans. Â
Trump’s legal team has said they will appeal the verdict as soon as they are able.
The former president said Thursday that the “real verdict will be Nov. 5 by the people.”
DJT Price Action: Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) shares have been highly volatile during the hush money criminal trial. Shares fell double digits after the initial verdict was read Thursday and are down Friday in early market trading.
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