President Joe Biden, who has never had a felony charge or conviction, wants supporters to sink the 2024 presidential candidate who has — with money.
“Despite a jury finding Donald Trump guilty today, there is still only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: At the ballot box,” said a text from Biden’s campaign to supporters. “Convicted felon or not, Trump will be the Republican nominee for president.
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“But there is one other certainty — as you read this, Donald Trump’s supporters are fired up and likely settling fundraising records for his campaign. That’s money he will use to try to get back into the White House to carry out his threats of revenge and retribution against his political opponents.”
Another online pitch from Biden said, “Trump and his MAGA extremist allies pose an existential threat to the future of our democracy and our nation. We’re counting on this team to invest in the necessary resources to stop him.”
Part of a Biden-Harris 2024 political campaign fundraising pitch on May 30, 2024. (Source: Biden-Harris 2024)
Both Biden and Trump almost immediately used a New York jury’s historic verdict Thursday as an opportunity to fill their campaign coffers.
Trump, who a jury on Thursday found guilty of all 34 felony charges in his criminal fraud case, has been turning his legal troubles into contributions for many months.
“I WAS JUST CONVICTED!” Trump wrote on social media minutes after the verdict. “Democrats want me locked away, so today I’m humbly asking for your support. If you can donate just $1, it will send Crooked Joe a POWERFUL message. Chip in now. YOU will help me take back the White House! IT’S A DARK DAY IN AMERICA.”
Another online plea from Trump: “I AM POLITICAL PRISONER! BREAKING. CORRUPT NY COURT FINDS TRUMP GUILTY. STAND WITH TRUMP.”
It continues, “If you can afford to help me FIGHT BACK at this pivotal moment, please DONATE!”
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