Hush money trial: Biden says Trump 'threatening' democracy DW 05/31/2024
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US President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump for being 'threatening' to democracy after Trump vowed to appeal his hush money conviction. Biden warned against Trump's condemnation of the verdict, stating that Trump had questioned the election and judicial systems.
Former President Trump claimed the hush money trial was 'very unfair,' alleging that witnesses on his side were 'literally crucified.' Judge Juan M. Merchan set Trump's sentencing for July 11, with additional indictments pending.
European far-right figures like Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and Italy's Matteo Salvini expressed support for Trump, with Orban calling him 'a man of honor.' Orban encouraged Trump to continue fighting, while Salvini leads right-wing populist League party.
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