'Somehow we're going to win': Eric Trump reveals dad's private vow after 34-count felony conviction

WASHINGTON, DC: Calling his father Donald Trump's 34-count felony conviction in Manhattan his "lowest moment," Eric Trump revealed the private conversation he had with him as they drove away from the courthouse, detailing how the president remained completely focused on winning the 2024 election.

Speaking on the Thursday, May 14, episode of the 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' podcast alongside his wife Lara Trump, Eric shared how his father reacted just minutes after the hush money trial ended. Rather than showing defeat, he said his father turned to him in the car and made a firm, private vow that they would somehow win the presidency and beat the charges.

Eric Trump recalls tense drive from courthouse

Eric painted a vivid picture of the drive away from the court, a moment he said he will never forget. "We were driving out of the court. My father had just been convicted... and the two of us are in the car together," he recalled.

It was in that tense atmosphere that the Republican leader turned to his son to offer some reassurance. "And he looked at me, and he goes, 'Honey, I don't know how, but somehow we're going to win, and somehow we're going to win this all,'" Eric shared.

Trump's focus shifted from courtroom to winning back White House

The 42-year-old clarified that his father's words carried a much larger meaning beyond the immediate legal battle. "He wasn't just talking about the actual court case... he was also talking about winning the White House back and winning the entire election," Eric stressed. 

Following the trial, Trump charged forward with his campaign, seeking reelection to a second term after four years of the Biden administration.

Trump remained positive despite guilty verdict

Trump faced 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, which stemmed from a yearslong investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Following the unprecedented six-week trial in New York City, a jury found him guilty on all counts, making him the first former or sitting US president to be convicted of a felony.

Despite the legal outcome, Trump continued his pursuit of the White House. Eric noted that his father's resilience throughout the crisis was remarkable, concluding that he would never forget the strength shown during that private car ride.

For him, the ability of his father to maintain hope during such a severe legal blow left a lasting mark. "He came from such a place of positivity in such an unbelievably low moment. I'll never forget that as long as I live," Eric said.