Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in hush-money case.
The possibility of a prison sentence isn't enough to stop Trump from running for president in November. Trump expressed his thoughts, calling it a "disgraceful" verdict and claimed that the whole process was manipulated. He believes that the real verdict will be decided during the election in November, when votes are cast.
Trump is currently facing charges of forging documents to cover up a hush money payment to ex-porn star, Stormy Daniels. She alleges that she had an affair with Trump and he denies it. Trump is accused of trying to hush the matter before the 2016 election.
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Trump's legal team is currently discussing potential appeals, given the 34 counts of conviction in the hush money case. Despite the guilt verdict, Trump's campaign manager, Juan Merchan, stated that Trump remains committed to running for US President in November. Critics argue that Trump's use of hush money, involving figures like Stormy Daniels, could negatively impact his political future. Trump's lawyers have maintained that he was not involved in any wrongdoing, contrasting with Daniels' assertions about their alleged affair. The hush money process, which Trump denies, is now a significant topic in the political sphere, with many questioning the integrity of the US Presidential election.