Former US President Donald Trump, after being convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records by a New York court in the hush money case, has declared that he is prepared to face imprisonment instead of "begging" for leniency. Here's a summary of his remarks and the situation:
- Trump stated in an exclusive interview with Fox News that he is "ready to go to jail" after his conviction. He expressed his willingness to accept imprisonment and emphasized that he does not believe in begging for anything.
- Regarding his conviction, Trump's lawyer had previously appeared on television suggesting that the President should avoid jail time. However, Trump dismissed such suggestions, asserting that he does not beg for leniency.
- Trump indicated that his focus is on seeking "revenge" by winning the Presidential polls scheduled for later this year. He believes that his success in the elections would serve as his "best revenge" against his conviction.
- The former President warned that his imprisonment would be challenging for the public to accept, suggesting that there is a breaking point in the situation.
- The landmark verdict on May 31 saw a Manhattan jury unanimously convict Trump for falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, allegedly to influence the 2016 presidential election.
- Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention, where he is expected to be nominated as the party's presidential candidate for the upcoming elections against incumbent Joe Biden.
- Trump has criticized the court's decision, calling it a "disgrace" and alleging a rigged trial by a "conflicted judge who was corrupt."
The conviction and Trump's defiant response have added further intensity to the ongoing legal and political saga surrounding the former President.
