Trump: Guilty 34 Counts

The jury has spoken: former President Trump has been found guilty on 34 counts related to falsifying business records in connection with the hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, facilitated by his former lawyer Michael Cohen. So, what does this mean going forward for Trump? As he stated after the judgment, he will appeal the guilty verdict and continues to maintain his innocence. Presiding Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled the sentencing for June 11, just days before the Republican convention where Trump is expected to be officially nominated as the GOP’s front-runner.

The Trump campaign reported a surge in donations to their website following the sentencing, and top polls continue to show Trump leading Biden. If the judge decides on incarceration, the campaign might have to opt for virtual events instead of in-person rallies, which could impact Trump's fundraising abilities. Trump still faces three other cases: the Georgia election interference case, the handling of confidential materials case, and allegations related to attempting to obstruct the transfer of power connected to the Capitol riot. The guilty verdict has significant election consequences, and if the polls are to be believed, Trump’s popularity is rising over Biden's.