What A Day Trump, Guilty As Charged. Now What?
May 31, 2024
Former federal prosecutor Diana Florence discusses the implications of Trump being found guilty on 34 felony charges, making him the first convicted U.S. president. They explore what this means for Trump and Biden's campaigns, as well as the potential impact on the 2024 election. The podcast highlights the significance of voter engagement in shaping election outcomes.
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Historic Guilty Verdict In Manhattan Trial
- A Manhattan jury convicted Donald Trump on all 34 felony counts for falsifying business records tied to a 2016 hush-money scheme.
- The verdict is historic as the first felony conviction of a U.S. president and was reached after less than two days of deliberation.
Trump's Post-Verdict Reaction
- After the verdict, Trump attacked the trial as rigged and pointed supporters to November as the real verdict.
- The hosts noted his courtroom reaction and immediately pivoted to the upcoming July 11th sentencing date.
Corroboration Fueled The Conviction
- Diana Florence says the jury focused tightly on corroborating evidence and key testimony rather than sensational witnesses.
- She framed the verdict as a win for the jury system and said jurors zeroed in on the Trump Tower meeting and supporting records.