Donald Trump, the first former president in United States history to be convicted of criminal charges, intensified his claims that his New York hush-money trial was a politically motivated attack.
Speaking at Trump Tower on Friday morning, Trump labeled the trial a “scam” and “rigged” and warned his supporters that they too could be targeted.
Trump has consistently criticized the prosecutors and judge involved, alleging without evidence that President Joe Biden’s administration was behind the prosecution.
The remarks came less than 24 hours after a New York City jury found Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts in his widely watched trial.
On the other side, President Biden and other Democrats hailed the jury’s decision as an example of equality under the law, regardless of the defendant’s power.
Despite his conviction, Trump is expected to secure the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
According to the US Constitution, anyone convicted of a felony can still run for and win the presidency, provided they are over 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and have resided in the country for at least 14 years.
