Trump’s Historic Guilty Verdict
On Thursday, May 30, Donald Trump, the 77-year-old Republican, made history by becoming the first US president, current or former, to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 charges in his hush money case, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape.
Key Factors Leading to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
- Incriminating Audio: A covert recording revealed Trump discussing payment details for hush money, providing evidence of his involvement.
- Explicit Encounter: Stormy Daniels’ explicit testimony shed light on Trump’s motives for the hush money, despite his denials of the affair.
- David Pecker’s Testimony/Confession: Former National Enquirer publisher detailed a scheme to bury negative stories about Trump, implicating his awareness and involvement.
- “Just Do It” Orders: Michael Cohen testified that Trump instructed immediate payment to Daniels, hinting at election fraud intentions.
- Financial Evidence: Handwritten notes and bank statements corroborated reimbursement plans for Cohen.
- Photo Proof: A photograph matched the time of a crucial call, weakening the defence’s argument.
- Aide’s Testimony: Hope Hicks cast doubt on Trump’s defence narrative, strengthening the prosecution’s case.
Potential Sentence for Trump
While Trump could face up to four years behind bars for each count, probation is more likely in his case.
Trump’s Future in US Elections
Despite the guilty verdict, Trump is not barred from participating in the upcoming elections. His legal team is considering an appeal, and Trump himself remains defiant, claiming innocence and vowing to let the voters decide his fate on election day.
