Former President Donald Trump’s conviction by a New York jury has drawn reactions from various corners, with conservative host Megyn Kelly asserting that Democrats would “rue the day” they used the legal system to “corrupt a presidential election.” Kelly voiced her disapproval of the jury’s decision on X (formerly known as Twitter), criticizing the prosecution led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and questioning whether Trump would appeal the ruling.
The guilty verdict delivered on Thursday marked the first time a former U.S. president has been convicted of a crime. It followed comments made by Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, who also criticized the trial as “a rigged, disgraceful trial.” Trump himself responded to the verdict, stating that the American people would deliver the real verdict on election day and accusing District Attorney Alvin Bragg of being a “Soros-backed D.A.
House Speaker Mike Johnson decried what he described as “the weaponization of our justice system,” expressing confidence in Trump’s ability to win an appeal. New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, the House GOP Conference chair and a potential Trump running mate pick, slammed the trial as a “sham” and called for efforts to ensure Trump’s victory in November. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, another potential Trump running mate, claimed that the U.S. justice system targets Republicans while favoring Democrats.
