May 31, 2024 ☼ trump ☼ lies ☼ felonies
Source: The New York Times (Link)
After former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, he instantly rejected the verdict and assailed the judge and criminal justice system.
His loyalists in the conservative news media and Congress quickly followed suit, echoing his baseless assertions that he had fallen victim to a politically motivated sham trial.
The display of unity reflected the extent of Mr. Trump’s hold over his base.