World Leaders Step Up For Trump

The global community is abuzz with reactions to the recent guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump, who has been found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Nigel Farage, a prominent pro-Brexit figure, decried the verdict as a “disgrace,” while Keir Starmer, leader of Britain’s Labour Party, emphasized his party’s respect for the court’s decision.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin weighed in, asserting that the verdict reflects the Biden administration’s alleged efforts to eliminate political adversaries for personal gain. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, remarked on what he perceived as the systematic removal of political rivals through both legal and illegal means.

Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister and leader of the Lega party, expressed solidarity with Trump, denouncing the verdict as judicial harassment with political motivations. Salvini highlighted Italy’s own experiences with what he termed the weaponization of the justice system by leftist forces.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a vocal supporter of Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, lauded the former president as a man of honor who prioritized America’s interests and fostered global respect and peace. Orban echoed Trump’s sentiments regarding the upcoming election, emphasizing the American people’s role in rendering their verdict.

Trump himself lambasted the verdict as a sham, criticizing the criminal justice system and citing perceived biases that he believes hindered a fair trial. He singled out the judge and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for criticism.

On the other hand, Keir Starmer, poised to become Britain’s new prime minister and a former head of the country’s prosecution service, urged patience, emphasizing the importance of allowing the appeals process to unfold. Starmer reaffirmed Britain’s readiness to collaborate with whomever the American electorate chooses as their next president.

In Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi refrained from interference in another country’s judicial affairs, opting instead to monitor developments closely and gather information without making presumptive comments about the case’s potential impact on the presidential election.

As of yet, officials from other traditional American allies such as France, Germany, and Canada have remained publicly silent on the matter, withholding any official statements regarding the case.