Donald Trump ready to face consequences after conviction

Former US President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to face either home confinement or jail time after a New York jury convicted him. Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, acknowledged that the public might find it challenging to accept this outcome. In an interview with Fox News, he highlighted the potential difficulties in the public's reaction to such a scenario.

Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11, just before the Republican Party selects its nominee to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden in the upcoming election. When asked how Trump's supporters should respond if he were imprisoned, Republic National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump advised maintaining calm and expressing dissent through voting.

Despite his conviction, Trump has ramped up his fundraising efforts but has not actively mobilized his supporters as he did after the 2020 election loss. Reports indicate that the Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign raised $70 million in the two days following the verdict, although the breakdown of these funds between legal fees and campaign expenses remains undisclosed.

While some Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns about potential violent reactions from Trump's supporters, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law in any response. Trump has vowed to appeal his conviction and intends to take the case to the Supreme Court, maintaining his innocence in all charges.

Despite facing multiple criminal cases, Trump remains focused on reclaiming the presidency from Biden in the upcoming election. Opinion polls suggest that his conviction could influence his support among Republican voters and independents. Biden, on the other hand, has defended the justice system, warning against labeling the verdict as rigged and emphasizing the significance of respecting the legal process.

The developments surrounding Donald Trump's conviction and his subsequent responses have sparked discussions across the political spectrum. As the legal process unfolds, the implications of his conviction on his political future and the broader political landscape remain subjects of intense scrutiny. The public's reactions and the actions of key political figures will continue to shape the narrative surrounding this high-profile case.