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Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan hush money trial. Despite this, strong Trump supporters are not wavering in their commitment to their candidate, often viewing the convictions as politically motivated. While Biden supporters see the verdict as long-overdue accountability, Trump supporters are generally expected to stand by their candidate as he appeals the conviction, and the conviction does not preclude him from running for office again.
Trump Supporters Unfazed by His Conviction, Remain Loyal
The recent felony conviction of former president Donald Trump has done little to shake his dedicated supporters, who see the verdict as an abuse of the justice system. Despite Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan hush money trial, his backers across the US have expressed unwavering loyalty.
“Biden and Democrats can’t win the 2024 election in the polls, so they use prosecution of Trump to keep him out of office,” said Trump supporter Billy Pierce from Hartsville, South Carolina, refuting the legitimacy of the verdict.
Andrew Konchek, another Trump supporter from New Hampshire, dismissed the trial’s star witness, former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, as a habitual liar. He echoed the sentiment that the trial was politically motivated.
Despite Trump’s conviction, these steadfast Trump followers are part of a CNN project following key battleground voters leading up to the 2024 election. Their viewpoints emphasize the sharp divide between Trump backers who view the trial as politically motivated and Biden supporters who see the verdict as a long-overdue instance of accountability.
Biden Voters Celebrate Verdict, Temper Expectations
Responses from Biden voters to Trump’s conviction trended towards celebration and relief. Darrell Ann Murphy, a Pennsylvania resident, described the guilty verdict as a great day, reinforcing her belief in the rule of law. She expressed gratitude towards the jury and its seriousness of purpose.
However, David Moore, a registered Republican in Arizona planning to vote for Biden, wondered, “Can he still run if he’s in appeals?” Despite Trump’s conviction, the possibility of an appeal means he could still potentially run for presidency. This uncertainty highlights the complex dynamics surrounding this historic verdict.
Attorney Priscilla Forsyth of Sioux City, Iowa, a Republican and Trump supporter, expressed her sadness and anger at what she viewed as a perversion of the justice system used to destroy a political opponent. She labeled the trial as a travesty of justice.
Despite the divisive reactions, this historic 34-count conviction represents a significant event leading up to the 2024 election and underscores the deep political divide in the country.
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