Trump 'OK' With Serving Potential Jail Time or House Arrest

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JUN 3 2024

Above: Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on May 31, 2024 in New York City. Image copyright: James Devaney/Contributor/GC Images via Getty Imagesstory last updated JUN 4 2024

The Facts

Former US Pres. Donald Trump has acknowledged the possibility of being imprisoned or placed under house arrest, saying he is "OK with it" days after his historic New York "hush money" trial conviction.
In an interview with Fox News aired on Sunday, Trump said he advised his lawyers not to "beg for anything" but warned that his followers may reach "breaking point" if he is sentenced to prison.
Set to be sentenced on July 11, he reportedly plans to appeal the verdict. Trump further said his legal battle was "very hard" on his wife, adding that the guilty verdict was "tougher" on his family than it has been for him.

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

The scandalous and unprecedented verdict against Trump is the latest proof that the US justice system is broken. However, Americans have a keen sense of justice, which is why the politically manufactured trial against Biden's primary political opponent will backfire on Democrats. Trump is the victim of selective prosecution, and he has every reason to believe that a prison sentence would improve rather than worsen his presidential prospects.

theamericanconservative.com

Anti-Trump narrative

Trump is well advised to prepare for jail time or house arrest after being found guilty in the historic trial. Ironically, the very man who constantly claims to be a champion of law and order is now a convicted felon. Likewise, it's reckless for Trump to claim the trial was rigged while, as president, he would destroy the US justice system and undermine democracy. Americans understand that Trump is threatening the very idea of America, and this should benefit Biden.

Australian Financial Review