Reactions to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
Social Media Outcry
The phrase “RIP America” quickly trended on X following the announcement of a guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump. Supporters of Trump expressed their outrage online.
Joey Marianno, a pro-Trump political commentator, shared his thoughts with his 466,000 followers on X:
“As of today, with this fake guilty verdict against Trump, America is no longer the United States. We are a third-world shithole heading for a Civil War. I have no desire to see this country to unify. There’s no country to unite. We are long past that.”
Claims of a Rigged System
Prominent figures from the “Stop the Steal” movement, which led to the January 6 Capitol riot, were quick to label the verdict as a result of a “rigged” justice system.
Alex Jones of Infowars, in a video to his 2.3 million followers on X, claimed that the “deep state and globalists” orchestrated a “kangaroo” court to damage Trump’s campaign:
“Ladies and gentlemen, we see our republic on its deathbed right now,” said Jones, adding that he believed that “false-flag terror attacks blamed on Trump supporters angry about the verdict” were imminent. “We do not want any violence, we do not want any attacks.”
Comparisons to Historical Events
Ali Alexander, a far-right conspiracy theorist, compared the verdict to a national crisis:
“Today is Jan. 6th for the entire nation. This is worse than the Civil War. Respectfully.”
Media Reactions
Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro also weighed in, stating:
“We have been calling it lawfare. I think lawfare is far too soft, it’s far too benign. This is warfare.”
Trump’s Response
Trump took to Truth Social and sent a fundraising email to reiterate his claims of political persecution:
“THIS WAS A DISGRACE—A RIGGED TRIAL BY A CONFLICTED JUDGE WHO IS CORRUPT. WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR CONSTITUTION—THIS IS LONG FROM OVER!”
Supporters Echo Trump’s Claims
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, echoed Trump’s sentiments on X:
“This case was engineered for years, from the very top of the Democrat apparatus, to bring down Trump, using a rigged law in a rigged courtroom with a rigged jury. We must win. We must defeat these savages. Stand with Trump.”
Political Figures Weigh In
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia called the trial a “sham” and posted an upside-down flag on X:
“You don’t see this level of corruption in a banana republic, but it’s happening in our own backyard. There is NOTHING they fear more than another Trump Presidency.”
Far-Right Reactions
Calls for Action
The far-right fringe responded ominously. Various Proud Boys chapters simply posted the word “War.”
On Patriots.win, formerly The Donald subreddit, alarming rhetoric quickly spread:
“There are only two choices in November, Trump or civil war, I will hope for the former but prepare for the latter.”
Telegram Chats Erupt
A highly active Telegram chat dedicated to Bannon’s War Room also saw angry responses:
“Time to minute man up! Call to arms!”
“I’m ready to serve again! This time no retreat until every last globalist gone! I’ve never been so angry in my life.”
Impact on Trump’s Campaign
Despite the guilty verdict, many believe it will bolster Trump’s chances in the upcoming election:
“That fake ass conviction is gonna just jump up Trump’s poll numbers,” wrote New Jersey Proud Boys on Telegram.
Media Commentary
Ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson shared his thoughts on X:
“Import the Third World, become the Third World. That’s what we just saw. This won’t stop Trump. He’ll win the election if he’s not killed first. But it does mark the end of the fairest justice system in the world. Anyone who defends this verdict is a danger to you and your family.”
Next Steps
Trump, the first former president to be found guilty on felony charges, will be sentenced on July 11. He is expected to appeal the conviction. Each felony carries a maximum sentence of four years, but the judge may opt for probation or home confinement, according to Axios. The Republican National Convention, where Trump is expected to be the presumptive Republican nominee, will begin on July 15.
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Could this be the tipping point for civil unrest?
Trump’s MAGA brigade is crying foul as if the verdict is the apocalypse!
This outcry is just more fuel for the fire.