Former United States President Donald Trump has declared himself a political prisoner in a struggling nation but remains confident that his freedom will soon be restored.
In a statement posted on his website on Friday, Trump expressed optimism about his future, saying he will be released and will work towards making America great again come November 5, 2024, The Punch reported.
He wrote: “I Did Nothing Wrong, I am the political prisoner of a failing nation, but I will soon be free, November 5th, and make America great again. They’ve raided my home, arrested me, took my mugshot, and now they have just convicted me. Crooked Joe Biden needs to get the message – right here, right now – that his chances of a 2nd term end today. But for that to happen, our immediate pushback must be so massive, that it will go down in history. We must make Joe Biden regret ever coming after us.”
On May 30, a New York jury convicted Trump on all charges in his hush-money case, marking a seismic development barely five months before the election where he seeks to recapture the White House.
The verdict makes Trump the first criminally convicted former US president but does not prevent him from campaigning for another term.
The trial ended with the 77-year-old Trump found guilty on each of the 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a payment meant to silence porn star Stormy Daniels.
He was released without bail and is expected to appeal.