MAGA called 'snowflakes' as Internet dismisses threats of violence by Trump supporters after hush money conviction

WASHINGTON, DC: The news of former President Donald Trump's felony conviction sparked outrage among his supporters, with some even issuing threats of instigating a 'civil war'.

Far-right figures within the MAGA movement intensified the calls for violence, according to reports by The Mirror.

Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, declared Thursday that the trial was rigged and called the unanimous verdict a "disgrace," insisting that he’s "an innocent man."

"We’ll keep fighting,” the 77-year-old remarked. “We’ll fight to the end and we’ll win.”

Supporters of former President Trump have been associated with engaging in violent acts, notably demonstrated during the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots when a mob forcibly entered the government building following Trump's call to "Fight like hell."

What did far-right influencers make of historic felony conviction of  Donald Trump?

On Telegram, far-right podcaster Stew Peters said to his hundreds of thousands of followers: "Our judicial system has been weaponized... we are left with NO other option but to take matters into our own hands."

His fans replied by threatening to burn down courthouses and rio

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk posted on X, saying, "We must defeat these savages." He further stated that they "executed a legal assassination."

Alt-right conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec referred to Trump's opponents as "unhumans," while conservative political commentator Tim Pool simply tweeted, "war."

The far-right online forum Patriots Win was also inundated with threats, following Trump’s guilty verdict in the New York hush-money case.

On Thursday, May 30, former President Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts concluding his highly-publicized criminal trial.

However, the legal battle surrounding the case is far from over. The impending sentencing, set to be held on July 11, carries the possibility of a prison term, and an extensive appellate process is now also on the horizon.

Simultaneously, the MAGA strongman is also faced with three additional criminal cases and the potential resurgence of his presidential campaign, which could see him returning to the White House, provided he emerges the victorious candidate beating the incumbent in the upcoming US general election.

Following more than nine hours of deliberations spanning two days, the 12-person Manhattan jury bench found Trump guilty of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign.

It's important to note that this conviction does not preclude Trump from pursuing his political campaign or assuming the presidency.

Furthermore, he retains the right to vote for himself in his home state of Florida as long as he avoids imprisonment in New York state.

Lara Trump, Trump’s daughter-in-law, and co-chair of the Republican National Committee, indicated in a recent interview with Fox News that Trump would resort to virtual rallies and campaign events in the event of a conviction and subsequent home confinement.

In a nation deeply divided, the potential impact of Trump's unprecedented criminal conviction on the upcoming election remains uncertain.

Leading strategists from both political parties maintain the belief that Donald Trump is still well-positioned to triumph over President Joe Biden, despite the looming prospect of a prison sentence and three unresolved criminal cases.

In the immediate aftermath of the guilty verdict, there were clear indications that it was serving to unify the disparate factions within the Republican Party.

Officials from across the political spectrum within the GOP swiftly rallied behind their embattled presumptive presidential nominee, with his campaign reporting a surge in fundraising within hours of the verdict.

Internet dismisses threats of violence by pro-Trump supporters following former president's felony conviction 

One X user wrote, "That depends on whether they want to participate in the destruction of the United States. The global community would distance themselves from a nation that had a rogue armed force running amok."

Another user said, "I think it's mostly talk. Prosecuting the J6 insurrectionists has made a lot of maga morons think twice about getting violent."

Another user claimed, "There won't be anyone showing up for any civil war. It's baseball season, then vacation time, & then before you know it, thanksgiving and Christmas to plan for! Oh and will cellphones be allowed? Posting on X or Facebook? Will meals be provided or free healthcare for the wounded?"

One user remarked, "The non Donald trump side believes in the 2nd amendment too."

Another X user argued, "There may be a little something now. Wait until the next 3 federal crimes are tried they don’t have the stamina for this!"

Finally, this user tweeted, "Magas are snowflakes."

 

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