Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in his New York trial. The trial lasted six weeks, and the jury deliberated for about 9.5 hours over two days. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a member of the Democratic Party, brought forth 34 charges of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree against Trump, who entered a plea of not guilty.
Republicans who ran against Trump for the White House reacted strongly to the news. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, criticized the legal process, suggesting that it was manipulated for political purposes. Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy also voiced concerns, alleging political motivations behind the prosecution. Additionally, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota called the verdict “a travesty of justice.”
Here's How the Republican Presidential Hopefuls Reacted to the Trump Verdict
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Radio host Larry Elder, a supporter of Trump, expressed outrage at the verdict and warned of potential consequences for Democrats. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott also weighed in, calling the trial a “sham” and “politically motivated circus.”
Overall, the response from conservative figures to the verdict in the trial of Donald Trump has been heavily critical of the perceived political motivations and fairness of the legal proceedings.
