'SUCH BULLS**T'
Donald Trump Jr. blasts dad’s guilty verdict & says it’s Dems attempt to ‘turn America into a third-world country’
The former president's son insisted the election will be the last chance to save the country
DONALD Trump’s son has slammed his father's guilty conviction, blaming the “bulls**t” verdict on the Democrats.
Donald Trump Jr. immediately posted on X, formerly Twitter, about Trump's trial result, calling it “election interference.”
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Trump was found guilty by Judge Juan Merchan on all 34 counts on Thursday in a Manhattan court for the hush money case involving Stormy Daniels.
“Such bulls**t,” Trump Jr. said.
There is no proof that the court's decision is involved with election interference but Trump Jr. is convinced this is the case.
He also claimed, “I’m not sure that there’s any way to get a fair trial in New York” and that the “system is rigged.”
In a slew of other tweets, Trump Jr. blamed the Democrats for the guilty convictions.
“This case was rigged from the start," Trump Jr. continued.
Trump Jr. also commented on how Justice Alito reportedly had an upside-down flag outside his home in 2021 and was called on to apologize for it.
"Remember, the same hacks in the media demanding Justice Alito recuse himself because of a flag, have zero problem with the corrupt judge in this case being a donor to Joe Biden or his daughter making millions from Democrats!”
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“Guilty on all counts. The Democrats have succeeded in their years-long attempt to turn America into a third-world s**thole. November 5 is our last chance to save it,” Trump Jr. said.
Another tweet from Trump Jr. highlighted how the GOP convention is only a few days away.
Donald Trump convicted in historic hush-money trial after being charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records
"Sentencing is 4 days before the GOP Convention...They're not even trying to hide the ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!!" he wrote.
"The left is willing to destroy our Republic to stop Trump and keep their power - On November 5th - Let's show them that we won't let them get away with it!"
ERIC TRUMP SPEAKS OUT
Trump's other son Eric Trump also made a post that the conviction could end up being a good turnout for the election.
"May 30th, 2024 might be remembered as the day Donald J. Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election," he said on X.
Eric spoke at a press conference on Tuesday and called out New York.
While New Yorkers watch murders in the streets, women getting thrown in front of trains, and kids getting shot in Times Square, the entire district attorney's office is lining that courtroom. They're laughing, they're giggling. This is their moment. This is legal lawfare.
Eric Trump
"While New Yorkers watch murders in the streets, women getting thrown in front of trains, and kids getting shot in Times Square, the entire district attorney's office is lining that courtroom. They're laughing, they're giggling. This is their moment. This is legal lawfare," he said.
In another tweet, Eric said all eyes are on New York on Wednesday.
"As we speak, the entire world is watching New York… a state prosecuting a former president and current frontrunner, on the eve of an election, over 130k NDA from 8 years ago. Not a single New Yorker believes it, as violence is ignored and criminals are set free all across this," he said.
Melania Trump has not made any comments yet.
IVANKA BREAKS SILENCE
Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka showed her support for her father with a heartfelt message after his guilty verdict.
The 42-year-old shared a throwback photo of herself as a child in her dad's arms.
"I love you dad," the caption read, accompanied by a heart emoji, on the Instagram story snap.
Ivanka had been a notable absence from court where Trump had been joined by sons Don Jr. and Eric, as well as his youngest daughter Tiffany.
Melania has also been missing from the courthouse during the trial.
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TRUMP JR. LIVE STREAM
Trump Jr. went live on his Triggered livestream just moments after the conviction and insisted, “We have to fight back.”
The stream is titled: “This is Bogus, Banana Republic Lawfare and everyone knows it.”
In the stream, he highlighted how Judge Merchan is a Biden donor in Trump's case.
What are Donald Trump's next steps?
A jury in New York City has found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide hush money he had paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
The first former US President to be convicted of a felony but remains the Republican frontrunner in his bid for the White House against Joe Biden.
Trump's sentencing date is scheduled for July 11, 2024, however, his attorneys may try to push this until after the presidential election on November 5, which is unlikely to happen without good cause.
Trump, 77, is still allowed to speak to the press, travel outside the state, and continue his presidential campaign.
His guilty verdict also doesn't automatically make him a convicted felon.
The charges against Trump are Class E felonies, the least serious category in New York law with each count carrying a maximum four-year prison sentence.
Trump could also pay fines and restitution as part of his sentence or face probation.
Judge Juan Merchan said he is weighing several factors regarding Trump's sentence, including his age and lack of a criminal record, however, the former President's actions during the trial could also play a role in the judge's decision.
A guilty verdict doesn't prevent Trump from running for president.
The US Constitution requires that potential US presidents be:
- Natural-born US citizens
- At least 35 years old
- Have lived in the country for at least 14 years
Felons are not barred from holding office.
Trump Jr. is disheartened by the conviction but stated he believes it might cause more people to vote for Trump.
"I have abandoned Joe Biden because now I understand exactly what's going on," someone commented on his livestream.
Trump Jr. started a fundraiser to support Trump's legal costs.
He referred to President Joe Biden as corrupt and is calling for all Trump supporters to come together.
"Crooked Joe Biden needs to get the message - right here, right now - that his chances of a 2nd term END TODAY!" the fundraiser said.
"BUT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN, OUR IMMEDIATE PUSHBACK MUST BE SO MASSIVE, IT WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY!
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"WE MUST MAKE JOE BIDEN REGRET EVER COMING AFTER US!
"Before the day is over, I’m calling on TEN MILLION pro-Trump patriots to chip in and say: I STAND WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP!"
Donald Trump's legal battles
Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime. He has been indicted four times in total and on May 30, was found guilty in his historic hush-money trial. He remains the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. The U.S. Sun breaks down the former president's current legal battles.
New York Business Records
- Trump was convicted in May of falsifying business records connected to $130,000 of hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
- The payment, which was executed by Trump's ex-attorney Michael Cohen, ensured an embarrassing story wasn't published in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.
- Trump could now face up to four years in prison after the guilty verdict.
- He can only be pardoned by the governor of New York if he is convicted.
- The trial began on April 15. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts on May 30.
Federal Classified Documents
- Trump is accused of mishandling classified documents after he left office and storing them at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
- He has also been accused of obstructing federal agents as they tried to reclaim the documents.
- Trump is further alleged to have shown the trove of files to people who were not supposed to see them.
- Trump faces a slew of charges, including allegations he violated the Espionage Act.
- Trump is also accused of engaging in a conspiracy to obstruct justice.
- He could face 100 years in prison if convicted.
- The case is not expected to go to trial before the November election.
- If Trump wins, he could either pardon himself or order the Department of Justice to drop the charges because the case was brought at the federal level.
Federal Election Subversion
- In August 2023, the Department of Justice indicted Trump over the events linked to the January 6 insurrection and organizing false slates of electors.
- Trump has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy against rights, and obstruction of an attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.
- If convicted, Trump could get a maximum sentence of 55 years in prison.
- A trial date has not yet been decided, but the case is unlikely to go to trial before the November election.
- The Supreme Court is considering arguments surrounding whether Trump is immune from prosecution for some or all actions while in the White House.
Georgia Election Interference:
- Trump and 18 others have been accused of attempting to alter the outcome of the 2020 election in Georgia by pressuring local officials and election workers.
- The district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, which includes Atlanta, indicted Trump on racketeering charges in August 2023.
- He turned himself into a Georgia jail and had his mugshot taken.
- A trial is not expected to take place before the November election.
- Trump cannot pardon himself if he's convicted because the charges were brought at the state level.
- In Georgia, only a board that is appointed by the governor can approve pardons.
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