Former U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned that his supporters may reach a "breaking point" if he is sentenced to prison or house arrest. This statement follows his historic criminal conviction.
In an interview aired on Fox News, Trump, a leading Republican candidate for the White House, acknowledged the possibility of facing jail time or home detention at his sentencing on July 11. "I’m okay with it," Trump stated, but expressed doubts about public acceptance. "I think it would be tough for the public to take. You know at a certain point there’s a breaking point," he added.
Trump’s warning comes amid growing concerns about political violence as the nation heads towards the November 5 presidential election. Trump, now running as a convicted felon, has consistently indicated he would not accept a loss to President Joe Biden.
On Thursday,
a New York jury found Trump guilty on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. These charges stem from efforts to cover up a sex scandal involving porn star Stormy Daniels during the final stages of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Despite each charge carrying a potential four-year jail term, experts suggest a custodial sentence is unlikely. However, Trump still faces three other criminal trials, including one related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Following Trump’s conviction, Stormy Daniels broke her silence, advocating for his imprisonment. "I think he should be sentenced to jail and some community service," Daniels said in an interview with The Mirror. She expressed feeling "vindicated" by the jury’s swift verdict, despite the intimidation of court proceedings.
Daniels, who provided compelling testimony during the trial, accused Trump of being "completely and utterly out of touch with reality" and compared him to a child. She also described the ongoing impact of the case on her life, stating, "It’s not over for me. It’s never going to be over for me."
In his Fox News interview, Trump mentioned the toll the trial has taken on his wife, Melania, who was notably absent during the proceedings. "She’s fine, but I think it’s very hard for her," Trump said, indicating that she avoids the public eye to escape the negative media coverage.
Melania Trump has largely stayed out of the spotlight during her husband's current White House campaign, rarely appearing in public with him and not attending any of his rallies.
Trump’s legal troubles are far from over. Besides the current conviction, he is facing other significant trials. His supporters' reaction to these legal battles remains a critical concern as the country braces for the upcoming election.
This situation highlights the deep political divide and the potential for unrest, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and response from law enforcement and political leaders.
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