Piers Morgan defends Donald Trump after historic conviction

Following Trump's conviction, Piers Morgan criticizes the trial as "a sad, shameful day for America."

In the wake of Donald Trump's historic conviction at his hush money trial, broadcaster Piers Morgan has voiced strong support for the former US President. 

On Thursday, May 30, Trump was found guilty on all counts, marking him as the first US President to be criminally convicted and the first convicted felon to run for the White House. 

His conviction has drawn reactions from various celebrities, including Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand, and Stephen King, who expressed their approval of the jury's decision.

However, Morgan, who last interviewed Trump in 2022, took to X/Twitter to express a different viewpoint: “This is a sad, shameful and ridiculous day for America. To drag a former President, who is running for President again, through criminal courts over something so trivial feels a massive overreach & an incredibly divisive and obviously politically partisan action.”

The comment quickly stirred debate among Morgan's followers. While some echoed his sentiments, others disagreed, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and accountability, even for a former president.

During a segment on his TalkTV show in April, Morgan suggested that Trump should have skipped the trial to attend his son’s graduation, criticizing the proceedings as demeaning. 

He also speculated that Trump's conviction might inadvertently boost his chances in the upcoming election, noting, “Trump’s donation websites are crashing. My guess is this verdict will propel him back into the White House.”

Trump, who was found guilty of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, has vehemently denied the affair and the charges.

He described the trial as “rigged” and “a disgrace” while maintaining his innocence as he left the courthouse.

As Trump faces a sentencing scheduled for July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention, CNN chief legal analyst Laura Coates pointed out that the charges were elevated from misdemeanors to class E felonies due to allegations of election conspiracy and violations of campaign finance and tax laws, potentially leading to a lengthy prison term.