CNN reported on the reactions of committed Donald Trump voters after the former president was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan hush money trial. Despite the conviction, Trump supporters remained steadfast in their loyalty.
Billy Pierce from Hartsville, South Carolina, dismissed the verdict as an abuse of the justice system orchestrated by Biden and Democrats to keep Trump out of office. Similarly, Andrew Konchek from New Hampshire sarcastically referenced Bill Clinton’s personal scandals and questioned the credibility of the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen.
Debbie Katsanos, also from New Hampshire, expressed disbelief in the justice system being used for political motives and saw no crime at a felony level in Trump’s actions. Chris Mudd from Iowa, a solar energy business owner, lamented the verdict as bad for America but maintained his support for Trump.
On the other hand, Biden supporters like Darrell Ann Murphy from Pennsylvania celebrated the verdict, viewing it as a triumph of the rule of law and democracy. David Moore, a registered Republican from Arizona planning to vote for Biden, questioned if Trump could still run for office during appeals.
The sharp divide in reactions was evident, with Trump supporters denouncing the verdict as politically motivated, while Biden supporters hailed it as a victory for accountability. The story highlighted the deep polarization among voters and the impact of the conviction on the upcoming 2024 election.
