The verdict in a New York City courtroom against former President Donald Trump has led some Never Trumpers to throw their support to the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
Voters swarmed to X following the ruling from a Manhattan jury that Trump was guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. In addition to outrage from Republicans who already back Trump, some who have previously not voted for him now said they would pledge their support in November.
“I’m voting for Trump. I don’t even like him,” former As Seen on TV CEO Ron Rule wrote. “I’m just tired of the left. Tired of DEI & gun laws & tax hikes & climate nonsense & billions to foreigners. I’m not voting for the man. I’m voting for the pissed off bull-in-a-china-shop who wants to burn DC to the ground.”
“I’m a registered Democrat from New York. Have never donated to a political campaign before. I’ve just donated to Team Trump because our justice system is rotten to the core,” another user wrote. “I suggest you do the same to save our democracy.”
“I’m an RFK guy and so I can’t believe I’m saying this…. but I just donated to Trump ‘24,” one user wrote, including a screenshot of his donation. “I just can’t take this anymore. These freaks are destroying our country.”
“Well Democrats, congratulations. I didn’t start out a Trump fan. I supported Rand Paul in the primary in 2016. I was skeptical of whether or not Trump would do what he said. Even after supporting him in 2020, I was frustrated by some of his policies…but now…now…I will enthusiastically campaign, donate and vote for Trump,” Rep. Nick Freitas (R-VA) wrote. “Because if nothing else, he represents opposition to YOU. The people who engage in ‘lawfare,’ openly target your political rivals for prosecution while ignoring the real issues facing this country. You have now showed us the rules of the game…don’t be surprised when we start playing by them.”
