London, England – Piers Morgan defended former US President Donald Trump after he became the first criminally convicted US president in history, following a guilty verdict in his hush money trial. The trial, where Trump was found guilty on all counts, received mixed reactions from various celebrities, including Robert De Niro and Barbra Streisand. However, Morgan expressed his disappointment with the outcome, labeling it as an overreach and a politically divisive action.
Morgan, a broadcaster who last interviewed Trump in 2022, took to Twitter to share his views on the verdict. He criticized the decision to drag a former president through criminal courts, describing it as trivial and unnecessary. His comments sparked debate among his followers, with many expressing support for the rule of law and the accountability of public figures.
The guilty verdict stemmed from charges of falsifying business records to conceal a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump denied the affair and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Despite maintaining his innocence, Trump denounced the trial as rigged and a disgrace, emphasizing his belief in his innocence.
Following the verdict, Trump faces sentencing on July 11, just days before the Republican Party is expected to formally nominate him as its presidential candidate. Legal analysts suggest that Trump could face over a decade in prison due to the escalated nature of the charges, which include election conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Throughout the trial, Morgan has been vocal in his support for Trump, suggesting that the guilty verdict could actually boost his chances of winning the upcoming election. Despite the polarizing nature of the trial and its implications, it is clear that the legal challenges facing Trump have only just begun.