Trump expresses acceptance for possible imprisonment or home confinement following groundbreaking verdict.
"I'm fine with it," Trump told Fox News during an interview broadcast on Sunday when asked about potential consequences. "I heard one of my lawyers on TV the other day saying, 'Oh no, you don't want to do that to the president.' I said: you don't have to beg for anything."
However, Trump also said, "I don't think the public would tolerate this. I'm not sure the public would accept it."
This comment comes soon after a Manhattan jury found Trump guilty of all charges in his hush money trial, making him the first former president to be convicted of a felony and the first major-party presidential nominee to be found guilty of a crime during a presidential campaign.
Judge Juan Merchan set Trump's sentencing for 10 a.m. ET on July 11. Merchan could sentence Trump to probation or up to 4 years in state prison on each count, with a maximum of 20 years.
For now, the ex-president remains out of prison while waiting for sentencing. He insisted in the Fox News interview that he didn't do anything wrong and criticized the "sick" people involved in his conviction.
"I'm fighting for the Constitution," Trump said, adding that the trial had been "tougher" on his family than himself. Regarding his wife, ex-first lady Melania Trump, he said, "She's okay, but I think it's challenging for her. I mean, she's fine. But it's... you know, she has to read all this rubbish."
When asked about seeking political vengeance if he wins the 2024 presidential election, Trump said that although succeeding sounds "beautiful," it's "difficult when you see what they've done."
"These people are so wicked, and yet, at the same time, the country can unite," he added.
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In response to being asked about potential consequences, Trump stated, "I'm fine with it," indicating his acceptance of potential imprisonment or home confinement. Later, discussing his family's impact from the trial, Trump mentioned, "She's okay, but I think it's challenging for her," referring to his wife Melania.
