Its a rigged trial.
It shouldnt have been at that venue.
We shouldnt have had that judge, Trump said, against the backdrop of American flags.
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The case, though, was brought by Manhattan prosecutors, not the Biden administration Justice Department.
After the unanimous verdicts were announced on Thursday, Trumps campaign quickly sent out fundraising pitches.
According to the campaign, they have raised $34.8 million since then.
Some of Trumps harshest criticism was reserved for Merchan.
You saw what happened to some of the witnesses that were on our side, he said.
They were literally crucified by this man who looks like an angel but hes really a devil.
Trump apparently was referring to attorney Bob Costello, one of two witnesses called by the defense.
As he was testifying, Costello was admonished by the judge for making snide remarks to his rulings.
Merchan ultimately cleared the courtroom briefly to warn Costello that his behavior was contemptuous.
Trumps sentencing is scheduled for July 11, just days before the start of the Republican National Convention.
NBC carried the remarks but other broadcasters stuck with regular programming.
Fox News carried the entirety of the remarks, but CNN and later MSNBC cut away for fact checks.
In a way I am honored, Trump said.
Its not that its pleasant.
Its very bad for family.
Its very bad for friends and businesses.
Trump has vowed revenge.
House Speaker Mike Johnson toldFox & Friends, I do believe the Supreme Court should step in.
