Jury rules against Donald Trump. - How Hollywood and Joe Biden respond to certain events.
A cloudy day for Donald Trump (77): The previous US president was declared guilty by a twelve-member jury in regard to the concealment of payoffs to ex-adult entertainer Stormy Daniels (45). The verdict was announced in New York on the 30th of May. This marks the first time that a former president in the US has been found guilty of a crime. Public opinions didn't remain silent for long.
Stormy Daniels (45), speaking through her lawyer, expressed relief, stating to ABC: "It's great that this case is now settled. Nobody is above the law, and each individual juror's commitment should be recognized and esteemed."
Donald Trump (77) is charged with giving $130,000 to Stormy Daniels, through his former lawyer, Michael Cohen (62), before the election for her to keep silent about an alleged intimate relationship. While making such a payment is legal, manipulating records to conceal it isn't.
Implications for Trump's campaign against Biden
Trump himself declared that he's "the epitome of innocence," describing the verdict as a "disgrace" after the ruling was made. The verdict's impact on the election campaign between Trump and current US President Joe Biden (81) remains to be seen. So far, Biden's campaign has gained from media coverage regarding Trump.
Biden promptly used the verdict to encourage his campaign, along with Vice President Kamala Harris (59), saying through a tweet: "The only way to keep Donald Trump from the Oval Office is by voting him out." The Democrat stated, "Donate to our campaign right away."
The full verdict will be published on the 11th of July. Trump might be liable for fines and a multi-year prison sentence, though it may be suspended. Trump still has the option to appeal the verdict. If convicted, he may pursue the presidential candidacy further.
Hollywood's statement
Several Hollywood celebrities also shared their reactions on social media. "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill (72) shared an image with the word "guilty" written in red multiple times.
Singer Barbra Streisand (82) tweeted: "The disgraced criminal Donald Trump blames the judge, the jury, and New York for his conviction in all 34 charges." Trump will never acknowledge "his offenses." "Citizens must not allow this criminal to approach the White House again."
Famous author Stephen King (76) aligned with Streisand: "The Republican presidential candidate is a convicted criminal." "Only Murders in the Building" actor Steve Martin (78) tweeted: "Stormy Trumped Donald!!!!" Martin further implored, "Republican Party members ought to think long and hard about electing a 'convicted criminal'."
Actor Billy Baldwin (61) tweeted: "Found guilty in all 34 charges." He cautioned: "Election interference, espionage, and inciting rebellion are on the horizon."
