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Former president Donald Trump slammed the “rigged” trial at a press conference Friday at Trump Tower in Manhattan following the shocking guilty verdict Thursday in which an NYC jury convicted him of 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records in a scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election.

Trump, 77, vowed to appeal, saying he’s “honored” by the legal battle and that “we’re fighting for our Constitution.”

The charges were related to a $130,000 “hush money” payment his former “fixer” lawyer Michael Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels to silence her about an alleged one-night stand with Trump.

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Hillary Clinton touts ‘She was right’ merch after Trump’s guilty verdict

By Emily Crane

A smug Hillary Clinton touted new merch with the slogan “Turns out she was right about everything” — just hours after former rival Donald Trump became the first ex-president ever to be convicted of felony criminal charges.

The former secretary of state took to Instagram Thursday to promote a $22 mug — complete with a painted image of herself sipping tea — in the wake of a Manhattan jury finding Trump, 77, guilty at his historic hush money trial.

Hillary Clinton released new merch just hours after the Trump verdict: a $22 mug that says "Turns out she was right about everything." Getty Images for Vital Voices Global Partnership

“We recently had some new merch made based on a phrase I hear a lot. The design happened to be finalized today,” Clinton wrote alongside the post.

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Trump leaves Trump Tower, headed to his NJ golf club: pics

By Kaydi Pelletier
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Trump waved to crowds outside Trump Tower as he left Friday. Probe-Media for NY Post
He's apparently headed to his golf club in Bedminster, NJ, according to a peek at his schedule that he pulled out of his suit coat pocket as he took the mic this morning. "11 a.m. press remarks, TBD depart for Bedminster," the notecard said. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock
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He gave a fist pump before getting into a waiting vehicle. AFP via Getty Images
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His private club is about 40 miles west of NYC. REUTERS

Eric and Lara Trump leaving Trump Tower with kids: exclusive pics

By Kaydi Pelletier
Eric and Lara Trump leaving Trump Tower with their two children and a nanny Friday. Probe-Media for NY Post
Eric and Lara Trump leaving Trump Tower with their two children and a nanny Friday.
Eric showed his protective side, putting an arm out in front of his kids as they waited for his Escalade to be brought up the Trump vehicle elevator. Probe-Media for NY Post
Eric and Lara Trump leaving Trump Tower with their two children and a nanny Friday.
Eric "Luke," 6, and Carolina, 4, were each holding a stuffed animal. Probe-Media for NY Post

Biden speaks on Trump verdict: 'Reckless, dangerous, irresponsible for anyone to say this was rigged'

By Kaydi Pelletier

"Donald Trump was given every opportunity to defend himself," President Biden said just now at the White House.

"It's reckless, it's dangerous and it's irresponsible for anyone to say this was rigged."

He made the comments at the start of a scheduled press conference about Israel.

Trump hugs grandkids in video Lara Trump shares: 'This is why he does it'

By Kaydi Pelletier

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara shared video on Instagram about an hour ago of her two children with husband Eric — Eric "Luke," 6, and Carolina, 4 — giving their grandfather hugs.

Carolina handed him a drawing with red, pink and purple hearts, with his name on it.

"This is why he does it," Lara captioned the video.

Biden campaign's response to Trump's speech

By Steven Nelson

In response to Donald Trump's speech, President Biden's campaign issued a statement saying that “America just witnessed a confused, desperate, and defeated Donald Trump ramble about his own personal grievances and lie about the American justice system, leaving anyone watching with one obvious conclusion: This man cannot be president of the United States.

“Unhinged by his 2020 election loss and spiraling from his criminal convictions, Trump is consumed by his own thirst for revenge and retribution. He thinks this election is about him. But it’s not. It’s about the American people: lowering their costs, protecting their freedoms, defending their democracy,” added comms director Michael Tyler.

“That’s what Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are fighting for. Donald Trump is sowing chaos, attacking the rule of law, and fighting for the only thing in the world he gives a damn about: Donald Trump.”

Pro- and anti-Trump crowds outside Trump Tower today: video

By Kaydi Pelletier

Crowds outside Trump Tower today were relatively peaceful, with anti-Trump protesters chanting "Guilty" and holding up matching signs near East 55th Street, while the former president's supporters gathered on the sidewalk in front of the Fifth Avenue Prada store across the street from his skyscraper.

Construction workers for Trump

By Kaydi Pelletier

Video that appeared to be taken during Donald Trump's press conference this morning showed a construction crew at their work site displaying a large piece of wood with "Trump 2024" emblazoned in orange spray paint:

Trump Towers, New York City.

President Donald J. Trump will be holding a press conference at the towers.

Construction workers are spray-painting a piece of wood with the words "Trump 2024."

For licensing, please contact viralnewsnyc@gmail.com. pic.twitter.com/yhFA0wp8RJ

— Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) May 31, 2024

'Our great veterans are living on the streets like dogs'

By Jack Morphet

“Our kids can’t have a Little League anymore because you have tents and migrants on the field," Donald Trump said toward the end of the press conference.

“Migrants are taking over our hotels but our veterans, our great veterans, are living on the streets like dogs."

He finished speaking moments later and took no questions.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a press conference the day after a jury found him guilty verdict in his criminal trial.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a press conference the day after a jury found him guilty in his criminal trial. REUTERS

Trump gets fired up about immigration in post-verdict speech

By Olivia Land

Donald Trump circled back to the issue of immigration during his post-verdict press conference Friday.

"We have people speaking languages very few people have ever heard," the Republican front-runner said of the new arrivals.

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Trump spoke for about 30 minutes. REUTERS
Donald Trump spoke about immigration during his post-verdict press conference on Friday.
Donald Trump spoke about immigration during his post-verdict press conference on Friday. Robert Miller

'I will do whatever I have to do to save our country'

By Jack Morphet

“We’re losing our country," Donald Trump said. “I will do whatever I have to do to save our country and save our Constitution."

The crowd erupted into applause.

The scene outside Trump Tower on Friday morning.
The scene outside Trump Tower on Friday morning. James Messerschmidt
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Trump critics were there as well as supporters. James Messerschmidt
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One of several flag-bearing vehicles making its way down Fifth Avenue just before Trump's press conference. James Messerschmidt

Trump teases 'Cryin' Adam' Kinzinger: 'Most emotional human being'

By Olivia Land

Donald Trump scoffed at "wayward Republican" former Rep. Adam Kinzinger during his post-verdict presser Friday morning.

"Cryin' Adam Kinzinger ... he cries every time he goes on TV," Trump said of the Illinois politician. "He's the most emotional human being I think I've ever seen."

Donald Trump spoke at Trump Tower on May 31, 2024.
Donald Trump spoke at Trump Tower on May 31, 2024. Robert Miller

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