DONALD Trump moaned about his porn star hush money conviction yesterday and claimed “we are losing our country” to immigrants.
The former president, 77, gave a rambling 33-minute speech from Trump Tower as his supporters many of whom are aligned with the far right called for violence after he was found guilty of falsifying business records.
Trump, who could face up to four years in prison, has called the trial "rigged" and said he will appeal.
From a lectern at his New York skyscraper, Trump began speaking first about immigration before blasting trial judge Juan Merchan, then President Joe Biden and back to migration.
Mr Biden responded that Trump was found guilty by a unanimous jury and "it's reckless, it's dangerous, it's irresponsible for anyone to say this is rigged just because they don't like the verdict". Trump said of Judge Merchan: "As far as the trial itself, it was very unfair.
"We weren't allowed to use our election expert. You saw what happened to some witnesses on our side, they were literally crucified by this man. He looks like an angel, but he's really a devil.
"There's never been a more conflicted judge. I'm under a gag order, nasty gag order, where I've had to pay thousands of dollars in penalties."
Discussing his conviction, he added: "Falsifying business records, that sounds so bad. That's a bad thing for me, I've never had that before."
Trump, who looked tired, claimed the payment he made to his then-lawyer Michael Cohen was not criminal and was documented as a legal expense.
A bookkeeper "correctly marked it down in the books", he said, but "without any knowledge from me".
Denne historien er fra June 01, 2024-utgaven av Daily Record.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra June 01, 2024-utgaven av Daily Record.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
KEEP CALM & VALAKARI ON
New boss still watching from stand but Kirk says it Saint an obstacle
NO MAD THING
Slot says he's not worried about TAA to Real talk
Kids need a healthy diet to concentrate
Five-a-day fruit and veg scheme a major boost
NEIGH LUCK
Kelpies creator Andy tells how work dried up after he finished landmark.
Sails force greets the royals on Aussie trip
THE famous sails of Sydney Opera House give the King and Queen a special welcome as they touch down on their tour of Australia.
CHIP SHOP ASSAULTS RAP STAR QUITS CLUB
A SCOTTISH Premiership club has announced the departure of a player after he was charged with assault.
NOW END THE WAR
Peace plea after death of Hamas Oct 7 chief
Tributes to 'angel' Alana killed in A71 horror smash
A WOMAN who was killed in a horror crash in Ayrshire has been named locally as barmaid Alana Muir.
Bus driver death: Teen pleads guilty
Drunk yob headbutted and rained punches on Keith
REEVES EYES INHERITANCE IN TAX RAIDS
Chancellor also mulls welfare cuts to find £40bn