Conservative Outrage Erupts Over Trump Verdict: High-Profile Figures Reactions Part 1

Donald Trump Verdict:

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records.
The charges stem from payments made to his then-personal attorney, Michael Cohen, marked as legal expenses to cover up a $130,000 settlement payment to Stormy Daniels.

Reactions:

Donald Trump Jr.:
"This is bulls***. A political witch hunt."
Megyn Kelly:
"The country is disgraced. Alvin Bragg should be disbarred. They will rue the day they unleashed this lawfare to corrupt a presidential election."
Tulsi Gabbard:
"Biden: GUILTY of abuse of power. Biden: GUILTY of turning our country into a banana republic where those in power use the law to go after their political opponents. Biden: GUILTY of undermining our Constitution and the freedoms guaranteed therein."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
"The Democratic Party's strategy is to beat President Trump in the courtroom rather than the ballot box. This will backfire in November. Even worse, it is profoundly undemocratic."
Ron DeSantis:
"Today’s verdict represents the culmination of a legal process that has been bent to the political will of the actors involved: a leftist prosecutor, a partisan judge and a jury reflective of one of the most liberal enclaves in America—all in an effort to 'get' Donald Trump."
"In America, the rule of law should be applied in a dispassionate, even-handed manner, not become captive to the political agenda of some kangaroo court."
Marjorie Taylor Greene:
Shared an upside-down American flag, an international signal of distress.
Rand Paul:
"This verdict will tragically undermine Americans' confidence in impartial justice."
Mike Lee:
"I can't imagine a bigger, more impactful contribution to the Biden campaign."
Jonathan Turley:
"Saddened by the verdict, which drove a wedge in the American legal system."
David Sacks:
"Many Trump supporters in Silicon Valley are afraid to admit it, but support is growing."
Shaun Maguire:
"I just donated $300k to President Trump."
Daniel Horowitz (Blaze Media):
Suggested red states declare themselves sanctuaries from blue state prosecutions if charges are politically motivated.
Thomas Massie:
"Partisan hacks have turned our legal system into a farce."
Steve Deace (Blaze Media):
"Today is just another confirmation the Rubicon was long ago crossed."
House Speaker Mike Johnson:
"The American people see this as lawfare, and they know it is wrong—and dangerous."
"President Trump will rightfully appeal this absurd verdict—and he WILL WIN!"

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

Responded to the upside-down flag posts by asking, "Who did you learn that from, Samuel Alito?"
Criticized the use of the upside-down flag, which was also used by Justice Alito's neighbors after the Jan. 6 riots.

Hakeem Jeffries:

"America is a nation built upon the rule of law. The jury has spoken and carefully rendered a decision. Responsible leadership requires the verdict to be respected."

John Bolton:

"Today's verdict is a fire-bell in the night. The Republican Party now has one last chance to change course, and not nominate a convicted felon for President."

Adam Kinzinger:

"By far the best Republican response I have seen. Respect for the system we all rely on, what a noble concept."

General Sentiment:

Many liberals view the verdict as a necessary step in maintaining justice and holding leaders accountable.
Conservative sentiment is largely one of outrage, accusations of political bias, and belief in Trump's eventual vindication.