Trump is fine with the idea of going to jail but doubts his supporters will face the same fate
Former President Donald Trump is prepared for the prospect of jail time or house arrest following a conviction on 34 fraud-related felony charges. In an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed acceptance of the situation. The uncertainty lies in whether his supporters will face similar consequences. Your summary of the information about former President Donald Trump’s stance on potential jail time is concise and captures the key details effectively. It highlights Trump’s acceptance of the possibility of facing legal consequences and raises a compelling question about the fate of his supporters in a clear and straightforward manner.
Former President Donald Trump said he is “OK” with the possibility of being sentenced to time in jail or on house arrest after being found guilty on 34 felony counts related to business fraud last week.
“I’m OK with it,” Trump told Fox News Sunday in an interview. “I don’t know that the public would stand it. I’m not sure that the public would stand for it.”
Trump was convicted on all 34 counts Thursday following a three-week trial about hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
WATCH: In a new interview, Donald Trump said he’s “OK” with the prospect of house arrest or jail.
Former Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, Jr. says he does not think the former president will get jail time, but “ultimately, that’s Judge Merchan’s decision.” pic.twitter.com/hqKKxCYOuj
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) June 2, 2024
Following the jury verdict late last week, Trump condemned Judge Juan Merchan, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former fixer Michael Cohen, President Joe Biden, and the state of the country during a press conference in New York City.
Trump has vowed to appeal the decision to the New York Appeals Court.
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As a convicted felon, Trump is still able to hold public office because it was in the New York court system.
However, if convicted in federal court, he would be banned from running for any office.
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