Following the unprecedented trial of former President Trump, a handful of winners and losers have emerged. Trump was found guilty on all counts in the trial after being charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. One of the winners of this case is the District Attorney’s Office, led by Alvin Bragg, which successfully prosecuted Trump. Despite facing condemnation from conservatives, the office received praise for following the facts and the law to secure a guilty verdict.
Another winner following the guilty verdict was Donald Trump himself. Despite being found guilty, Trump’s base remains unwavering in their support. Campaign donations surged after the verdict, and Trump is still leading in multiple key battleground states according to a recent New York Times poll. Trump has vowed to continue fighting and has criticized the legal system for what he perceives as an unjust verdict.
On the other hand, the Democratic Party emerged as a winner following Trump’s conviction. Democrats celebrated the guilty verdict, with President Biden’s re-election campaign emphasizing that no one is above the law. Despite Trump’s conviction, Democrats acknowledge that the only way to keep him out of the Oval Office is through the ballot box. Lawmakers such as Adam Schiff and Chris Murphy also weighed in on the verdict, highlighting the significance of a convicted criminal being a Republican nominee for president.
The legal system emerged as a loser in the aftermath of the trial, with experts and politicians criticizing the case as an example of “lawfare.” Many argue that the case has damaged the legal system overall and raised concerns about selective prosecution. Several complaints were filed against the presiding judge for potential misconduct, raising questions about the fairness of the trial. The legal system was accused of devolving amid the high-profile case.
Donald Trump himself emerged as a loser following the guilty verdict, as he now faces the possibility of serving jail time or home confinement. Despite this, Trump could still run for the White House from behind bars, as the Constitution does not explicitly restrict presidential candidates based on criminal record. Trump vowed to continue fighting and criticized the trial as “rigged” and “disgraceful” following the verdict.
Actor Robert De Niro faced backlash for his comments at a Biden-Harris campaign event, where he claimed that Trump could “destroy the world.” De Niro was shouted down by supporters and criticized on social media for his remarks. Political commentators and critics labeled De Niro’s tirade as “over-the-top” and a “stupid mistake” by the Biden campaign. De Niro’s comments added further controversy to an already polarizing trial.
