Trump Hits Campaign Trail After Guilty Verdict, Warns Biden to ‘Buckle Up’

‘BUCKLE UP,’ BIDEN

Former President Donald Trump, 77, plans an immediate return to work after being convicted of felony criminal charges, a historic first for an ex-president.

He is scheduled to speak at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan at 11 a.m. Friday, Trump is expected to condemn what he calls a “rigged, disgraceful trial” that resulted in 34 felony convictions related to “hush money” payments.

Former President Donald Trump called his Manhattan hush money trial “rigged” in his first statement since being found guilty.Photo by STEVEN HIRSCH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

His campaign spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, issued a warning to President Biden, stating, “Now that he is fully back on the campaign trail, Biden and the Democrats better buckle up.” Leavitt emphasized Trump’s resilience throughout the trial, noting his ability to generate substantial media coverage, host rallies, and increase his lead over Biden in polls.

Trump was found guilty by the jury on all 34 counts.POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Despite the conviction, Trump’s campaign remains confident in his political strength. Leavitt asserted, “Not even a witch hunt trial could slow him down.

Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen testified about a hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

It only made him stronger.” Trump echoed similar sentiments, decrying the trial’s outcome as rigged and disgraceful while maintaining his innocence.

Departing the courtroom, Trump insisted, “The real verdict will be Nov. 5 by the people … I’m a very innocent man,” placing blame on Biden, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and the trial judge, Juan Merchan.

Trump accused Justice Merchan of bias and corruption, attributing the guilty verdict to the court’s refusal to grant a venue change outside Manhattan, a district favoring Biden.

He asserted, “Our whole country is being rigged right now. This was done by the Biden administration in order to wound or hurt a political opponent. And I think it’s just a disgrace.”

Trump’s fundraising efforts intensified following the verdict, with his campaign website crashing and reportedly securing an $800,000 donation. A fundraising memo on his Truth Social page labeled him a “political prisoner.”

Convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, Trump faces sentencing on July 11, just before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Trump’s conviction marks a significant moment in American political history, highlighting the legal consequences faced by a former president.

Despite this setback, Trump’s determination to continue his political endeavors remains unwavering, as evidenced by his immediate return to public engagements and campaign activities.

As Trump prepares to address the public once again, his words and actions are closely scrutinized, both by his supporters and detractors.

The fallout from his conviction reverberates throughout the political landscape, shaping the dynamics of future elections and potentially influencing the trajectory of the Republican Party.