After Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money trial, his supporters rushed to make donations to his campaign. However, the fundraising website briefly crashed due to the overwhelming response. Visitors were redirected to WinRed, the Republican Party's official fundraising site, but even that was down for maintenance at the time.
Amidst the technical glitch, Trump's campaign site was briefly redirected to a different donation processor before being restored after about half an hour. Despite the interruption, Trump's advisor Chris LaCivita attributed the crash to the surge in donations from "millions of American Patriots."
Trump's campaign characterized the guilty verdict as evidence of him being a "political prisoner" and used the opportunity to solicit donations. Some supporters, like Lee Zeldin and Shaun Maguire, reported successful donations to Trump's campaign, with Zeldin securing a substantial $800,000 contribution.
Other prominent supporters, such as Robert Bigelow and Don Tapia, also pledged significant donations to Trump's campaign, ranging from $5 million to $250,000. Despite the legal setback, Trump's supporters remained steadfast, expressing their support through financial contributions.
The guilty verdict in Trump's trial marks a significant moment in US politics, particularly as the country gears up for the upcoming presidential election. Trump, who faces a potential prison sentence, maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the decision.
The trial featured explicit testimony from Stormy Daniels about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, which he denies. Despite the conviction, Trump remains a prominent figure in American politics, with his supporters continuing to rally behind him.
