After Trump guilty verdict, US divisions deepen as Russia extends sympathy – Al Jazeera English
While Democrats rejoice and Republicans agonise, international reactions on the historic guilty verdict pour in.
Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, making him the first convicted ex-US leader.
News of Thursday’s verdict reverberated in the corridors of power in Washington, DC, political trenches across the United States, and capitals around the world.
The drama is playing out five months before the pivotal November presidential elections, which Trump hopes to win.
Here are some reactions to the verdict:
Meanwhile, Trump’s Republican Party mates reacted with fury; they questioned the legitimacy of the trial and how it was conducted.
Outside the New York courtroom where Trump’s case was heard, supporters and critics also exchanged sharp and emotionally charged reactions.
Beyond the US, international political leaders were beginning to react. The guilty verdict does not affect Trump’s bid to return to the Oval Office.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, “The fact that a de facto elimination of political rivals by all possible legal and illegal means is going on there is obvious.”
“I’ve known President @realDonaldTrump to be a man of honour,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban posted on X. “As President, he always put America first, he commanded respect around the world and used this respect to build peace. Let the people make their verdict this November! Keep on fighting, Mr. President!”
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