Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/reaction-historic-verdict-trump-hush-money-case-2024-05-30/

Here are some reactions to the historic verdict:

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TRUMP

"This was a disgrace. This was a rigged trial by a conflicted judge who is corrupt. ... We'll keep fighting. We'll fight to the end, and we'll win. ... The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5, by the people. They know what happened here. I am a very innocent man."

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON
"Today is a shameful day in American history. Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon. This was a purely political exercise, not a legal one. The weaponization of our justice system has been a hallmark of the Biden Administration, and the decision today is further evidence that Democrats will stop at nothing to silence dissent and crush their political opponents.
"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!"

HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN JIM JORDAN, REPUBLICAN OF OHIO

"The verdict is a travesty of justice. The Manhattan kangaroo court shows what happens when our justice system is weaponized by partisan prosecutors in front of a biased judge with an unfair process, designed to keep President Trump off the campaign trail and avoid bringing attention to President Biden’s failing radical policies. Americans see through Democrats' lawfare tactics and know President Trump will be vindicated on appeal."

HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER STEVE SCALISE, REPUBLICAN OF LOUISIANA

“Today’s verdict is a devastating defeat for any American who believes in the critical legal tenet that justice is blind."