Former President Donald Trump is set to address reporters on Friday morning — the day after being found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial.
“PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW MORNING AT 11:00 A.M.,” Trump posted on his social media platform shortly after he left court on Thursday.
Trump will speak from the atrium of Trump Tower just feet away from the golden escalator he rode down in 2015 when he kicked off his first bid for president.
Now, nearly nine years later, Trump will further respond to his conviction and the legal battle he faces that has been much of the focus of his third presidential bid. Campaign officials and some supporters are also expected to be present.
“He’s ready to get out there and start fighting,” senior adviser Jason Miller told FOX News on Thursday.
Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 30, 2024, in New York.
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In the wake of his guilty verdict, Trump and his campaign have sought to center their focus back on the campaign trail, arguing that “the real verdict” will happen on Election Day and urging supporters to donate to Trump’s campaign.
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Trump has been attempting to turn the verdict around to his advantage by aggressively fundraising off of it, blasting out fundraising emails to smaller dollar donors, calling himself a “political prisoner,” and also attending a fundraiser with major Republican donors in Manhattan Thursday night just hours after the verdict dropped.
Exterior view from Trump Tower in New York City, on May 31, 2024.
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Trump currently doesn’t have any public campaign events scheduled for next week; however, he is expected to do a fundraising blitz through the West Coast.
The presumptive Republican nominee is facing additional criminal charges with two cases brought in federal courts and an additional one in state court. Trump is set to be sentenced on July 11 — three days prior to the Republican National Convention where he will become the Republican presidential nominee.
Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will be holding a press conference at Trump Tower following his recent conviction on charges of incitement of insurrection. The press conference is expected to address the verdict and provide insight into Trump’s plans for the future.
The conviction, which came after a lengthy trial, has sent shockwaves through the political world. Many have been waiting to hear from Trump himself following the verdict, and the press conference at Trump Tower is sure to draw a large crowd of reporters and spectators.
During the press conference, Trump is expected to defend his actions leading up to the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, as well as address the consequences of his conviction. It is likely that he will also use the platform to criticize the legal system and the politicians who he believes have wronged him.
Additionally, Trump may use the press conference as an opportunity to announce his plans for the future. Many have speculated that he may run for office again in the future, and this could be his chance to lay out his intentions.
The press conference at Trump Tower is sure to be a highly anticipated event, with media outlets from around the world covering the event live. It will be interesting to see how Trump handles the situation and what his next steps will be in light of his conviction. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
