NEW YORK – The jury in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has found the former president guilty of all 34 felony counts against him.
Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, making him the first former president to be convicted of a felony.
Missouri and Illinois politicians have shared the following statements on the verdict:
Missouri
Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley
“This “trial” has been from beginning to end a complete and total sham, a mockery of the criminal justice system, and one of the most dangerous abuses of our political process in American history.
Not since the Alien and Sedition Acts in the 1790s has a president tried to CRIMINALIZE his political opposition. Congrats, Joe Biden. You’re the worst president ever
If you thought it couldn’t happen in America, you were wrong.”
Missouri U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt
“Soviet-style show trials have predictable results.
What happened in New York today is no different.
The American people will reject this unprecedented lawfare in November.”
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
“I am outraged by the sham verdict finding President [Donald Trump] guilty on all counts. This is the result of a rigged system, where the judge manipulated the process to turn jurors against President Trump.
Donald Trump is an America First patriot who has tirelessly worked for the good of the American public. I refuse to stand idly by while this gross injustice unfolds. This politically motivated attack is an outrage. The Democrats have left a permanent scar on this country with their blatant witch hunt. I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure President Trump’s good name is cleared in this outrageous weaponization of our justice system.”
Enough is enough.”
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft
“A dark day in America. Joe Biden has weaponized the justice system to go after one of the greatest Presidents in our history. The democrats are trying to steal another election. This lawfare must not stand. This won’t stop [Donald Trump] from winning. APPEAL!”
Illinois
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
“Donald Trump is a racist, a homophobe, a grifter, and a threat to this country. He can now add one more title to his list – a felon.”
Illinois State Rep. Mike Bost
“New York’s six-week sham trial against President Trump has eroded the public’s trust in our legal system in a way that will take years to overcome.
The trial, along with all the character attacks, campaign interference and Hollywood cameos that surrounded it, had one purpose: to weaken President Trump before the 2024 election. It won’t work.
Even after today’s verdict, he is strengthened with an American public that is fed up with liberals weaponizing the legal system for their partisan political gain.”
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