LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Donald Trump has become the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes after a New York jury convicted him Thursday.
The conviction revolves around the falsifying of business records to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This is one of three other felony indictments the former president faces, though the New York case may be the only one to conclude before the November election.
Nevada lawmakers and potential candidates are weighing in on the news:
Catherine Cortez Masto: “We know that Donald Trump is willing to do anything to protect his own interests, including undermining our elections. No one is above the law, and I’m glad to see justice served today.”
Sam Brown: “First, they tried to keep Donald Trump off the ballot. Now, they are trying to keep him off the campaign trail. This has been a sham political trial from the beginning, all because DC Democrats are afraid of LOSING and answering for their failures this November.”
Dina Titus: “Today, for the first time in our nation’s history, a former president was found guilty of committing multiple felonies. This is a critical moment for our nation. We must recognize that Donald Trump, a twice-impeached, four-times indicted, morally bankrupt individual is undeniably the greatest threat facing our democracy. Trump’s agenda would tear down the social and economic progress we have made in the last few years, and the seeds of hate he sows would once again divide us, not unite us.”
This story will be updated as additional statements come in. Check back later for updates.
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