'A clown': Outrage as Kevin O’Leary claims Donald Trump’s hush money trial hurts the 'American brand'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary has sparked widespread outrage and ridicule on social media after he launched into a rant defending former president Donald Trump in the hush-money "porn star case."

During a heated appearance on Fox News, the Canadian investor and reality TV personality voiced strong criticism, claiming that prosecuting Trump over his alleged affair with an adult film actress "hurts the American brand," The Daily Beast reported.

Kevin O'Leary slams hush-money trial against Donald Trump

In a heated rant on Fox News' 'Outnumbered' show, O'Leary slammed the criminal trial against Trump, claiming it "hurts the American brand" and that former presidents should be given "a broad swath of latitude."

During the segment, O'Leary expressed his outrage over Trump's indictment in the hush-money case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. "We don't go after the office of the president with porn star cases!" he lamented, insisting that such actions are not fitting for the United States.

"We give him a broad swath of latitude, and if you're an ex-president and you murdered somebody, I get it. But what is this?! This hurts the American brand," O'Leary added.

Kevin O'Leary says Trump's hush-money trial 'should be pushed until after he wins'

Kevin O'Leary's tirade didn't stop there. He claimed that during a recent visit to Geneva, representatives "from 150 countries" questioned the decision to prosecute a former US president over an alleged affair with a porn star.

"Everybody's talking about this saying, 'What is this porn star thing?!' Like, this is an American president, this is the office of the United States of America's highest office, and we're doing this? This is sheer stupidity," O'Leary exclaimed.

The 'Shark Tank' star further asserted that the trial in New York City "should be pushed until after he wins," referring to Trump's bid for the 2024 presidential election.

O'Leary insisted that his comments were not born out of a love for Trump but rather a concern for "the American brand."

Outrage over Kevin O'Leary's defense of Donald Trump in hush-money case

O'Leary's defense of Trump in the hush-money case quickly drew backlash and ridicule on the internet. One X user criticized O'Leary's past, stating, "He was hocking crypto for Sam Bankman Fried two years ago and is a Canadian who is easily the poster child of corporate greed."

Another user took a jab at O'Leary's Canadian nationality, stating, "He's Canadian and an FTX shill. LOL." A third user expressed disdain, remarking, "Doesn’t he look like a clown defending the indefensible?" While another bluntly stated, "And this is why nobody likes Kevin O’Leary."

Another person said, "The American brand is Democracy." One individual said, "Trump himself hurt the American brand."

Criticism also extended to O'Leary's personal brand, with one user quipping, "Shark Tank Guy’s brand just took a hit."

Another user speculated on O'Leary's motivations, commenting, "He's really counting on more tax cuts for the rich."

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