Boris Johnson Calls Trumps Conviction a ‘Mob-Style Hit Job’ Trump Thanks Him

[Social Media]

 

In a striking display of transatlantic political solidarity, former US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed his gratitude to former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for denouncing Trump's recent conviction as a "mob-style hit job." This development follows the former president’s recent legal troubles, where he was found guilty of falsifying business records related to payments made to silence Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, during his 2016 presidential campaign.

 

Trump faces the possibility of a four-year jail sentence, but many legal experts believe a custodial sentence is unlikely. Instead, they speculate that he might receive home confinement or probation. Despite the severity of the charges, Trump’s supporters, including high-profile figures like Johnson, have rallied to his defense, framing the conviction as politically motivated.

 

Boris Johnson, who maintained a warm relationship with Trump while both were in office, labeled the ruling as "nakedly political" and suggested it could potentially boost Trump’s chances for re-election. In his Daily Mail column, Johnson wrote, "This was no ordinary political assassination. This was a machine gun mob-style hit job on Trump." Trump, appreciative of Johnson’s support, shared excerpts from the column on his social media platform, Truth Social, and thanked Johnson in an early morning post.

 

Johnson's outspoken defense of Trump marks the highest-profile support from a British politician thus far, adding pressure on current UK leaders like Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer to navigate the complexities of the US-UK "special relationship." Both Sunak and Starmer have so far avoided commenting directly on the case, likely due to the sensitive nature of the situation and the potential diplomatic ramifications. Whoever emerges as the UK's prime minister following the next general election will need to maintain working relations with the US, particularly if Trump, currently a frontrunner in the Republican primaries, wins the 2024 presidential election.

 

Trump’s legal saga stems from a New York jury's conviction on 34 charges of falsifying documents to conceal payments made to Daniels. Despite the conviction, Trump remains eligible to run for and potentially occupy the White House again. In a defiant speech at Trump Tower, the launch site of his 2016 campaign, Trump blamed his legal woes on President Joe Biden and the presiding judge, whom he described in disparaging terms. "This was a politically motivated attack, orchestrated to sabotage my campaign," Trump declared, asserting that the trial was rigged against him.

 

In his speech, Trump also addressed his followers, expressing a mixture of defiance and caution. He claimed to be "OK" with the possibility of incarceration but warned that such an outcome could push his supporters to a "breaking point." This rhetoric, while rallying his base, also raises concerns about potential unrest among his most fervent followers. The former president’s confrontational approach towards Judge Juan Merchan, who will determine his sentence, has been a notable aspect of his defense strategy. Trump’s legal team has aggressively criticized Merchan, suggesting bias and unfair treatment. However, legal experts warn that such attacks could have adverse effects, possibly influencing the severity of the sentencing.

 

As the political and legal drama unfolds, Trump’s conviction continues to polarize opinion across the United States and beyond. His supporters view the legal proceedings as a witch hunt designed to derail his political ambitions, while critics argue that the rule of law must be upheld, regardless of one’s political status. The involvement of international figures like Boris Johnson adds another layer of complexity, highlighting the global impact of Trump’s ongoing legal and political battles.

 

With the sentencing scheduled for July 11, all eyes remain on how the legal system will handle the case of a former—and potentially future—president. The outcome will not only affect Trump’s immediate future but also shape the political landscape as the 2024 presidential election approaches.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-06-05

 

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[Jingthing]

Trump is the one with mob style.

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[save the frogs]

The endless news about Trump is a "mob style hit job". 

It's like a drive by shooting. 

 

[novacova]

The insidious obsession that the left and the media has over Trump is clearly a mental disorder…⬇️

[Tug]

53 minutes ago, novacova said:

The insidious obsession that the left and the media has over Trump is clearly a mental disorder…⬇️

Naaa it’s his rhetoric you know like telling putin to do what he wants to nato members the hitler quotes his obvious unfitness his attempted coup his election lies and on and on we are protecting our country 

[Chomper Higgot]

Boris Johnson supports Convicted Felon Trump.

 

Having surrendered his U.S. Citizenship he can’t vote for Convicted Felon Trump or make any monetary contributions to Convicted Felon Trump’s campaign, though perhaps the NRA might be willing to do some ‘laundry’ for him. 
 

I would offer Convicted Felon Trump this advice, don’t take Johnson at his word (I know, I know) he blows with the wind.

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

With the sentencing scheduled for July 11, all eyes remain on how the legal system will handle the case of a former—and potentially future—president.

What is wrong with the US so called justice system that it takes so long to decide on a sentence?

On a par with winning an election in November and having to wait till January to take over.

Seems barking to me.

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

This rhetoric, while rallying his base, also raises concerns about potential unrest among his most fervent followers.

Yah reckon? IMO that is a given.

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Boris Johnson, who maintained a warm relationship with Trump while both were in office, labeled the ruling as "nakedly political" and suggested it could potentially boost Trump’s chances for re-election.

Correct on both IMO.

[Real Name Hidden]

Fat guys with bad hair

[JonnyF]

8 minutes ago, Real Name Hidden said:

Fat guys with bad hair

 

Ah. another classy lefty. Refreshing. 

[JonnyF]

Johnson bang on the money again.

 

A hatchet job if ever I saw one. The US devolving to banana republic status.

[pomchop]

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Ah. another classy lefty. Refreshing. 

says the trumpers who worship a guy that mocks handicap and calls women horseface and worse.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

Johnson bang on the money again.

 

A hatchet job if ever I saw one. The US devolving to banana republic status.

Holding everyone, regardless of who they are, accountable under the law is the polar opposite of ‘Banana Republic’.

 

But don’t put too much store in Johnson’s support for the Convicted Felon Trump, he’s very likely written an alternative speech condemning him.

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, pomchop said:

says the trumpers who worship a guy that mocks handicap and calls women horseface and worse.

 

I am not a Trumper. 

 

Neither do I mock the handicapped or call women horseface.

 

Maybe you are replying to the wrong post? 😃

[JonnyF]

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Holding everyone, regardless of who they are, accountable under the law is the polar opposite of ‘Banana Republic’.

 

So why did Biden get away with the defense 'I forgot'?

 

Two tiered legal system based on political affiliation = Banana republic. 

[stoner]

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Holding everyone, regardless of who they are, accountable under the law is the polar opposite of ‘Banana Republic’.

 

But don’t put too much store in Johnson’s support for the Convicted Felon Trump, he’s very likely written an alternative speech condemning him.

 

is trump a convicted felon or ? smh. i guess fascist is last weeks buzz word. 

[heybuz]

is this the worst joke ever forum.

[Chomper Higgot]

8 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

is trump a convicted felon or ? smh. i guess fascist is last weeks buzz word. 

Trump is a convicted felon.

 

It’s not this weeks buzz word, it’s a matter of court record.

[Chomper Higgot]

30 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Johnson bang on the money again.

 

A hatchet job if ever I saw one. The US devolving to banana republic status.

There’s something called ‘mens rea’  and something else called ‘actus reus’.

 

Both are requirements to a crime.

 

Biden exhibited neither.

[OneMoreFarang]

3 hours ago, novacova said:

The insidious obsession that the left and the media has over Trump is clearly a mental disorder…⬇️

Really?

And how would you describe the fact that about 70,000,000 Americans want a convicted felon and serial liar as their president?

Is that really the best person they can find for that job?

And then, he runs for the so-called law and order party. What a joke! 

[stoner]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Trump is a convicted felon.

 

It’s not this weeks buzz word, it’s a matter of court record.

 

yes pretty much every single person here knows that. maybe say it another few dozen times just to make sure. 

 

that'll show them. 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, stoner said:

 

yes pretty much every single person here knows that. maybe say it another few dozen times just to make sure. 

 

that'll show them. 

I like to keep Trump supporters reminded of it, lest they slip out of the reality based universe.

 

One foot on the slippery slope I see:

 

17 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

is trump a convicted felon or ? smh.

 

[Tug]

40 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Johnson bang on the money again.

 

A hatchet job if ever I saw one. The US devolving to banana republic status.

You are mistaken trump is getting due process and then some.In a banana republic trump would have gotten a slug to the back of the skull long ago for his failed coup on J6 not to mention his stealing of the documents.and your Boris is a twit and an embarrassment to your nation 

[johnnybangkok]

One lying POS calls another lying, convicted POS's Conviction a ‘Mob-Style Hit Job’. Trump Thanks Him

 

There, fixed it for you.

[Yagoda]

I wonder what it would look like if their coifs mated.

[stoner]

16 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I like to keep Trump supporters reminded of it, lest they slip out of the reality based universe.

 

One foot on the slippery slope I see:

 

 

 

you keep saying it explicitly to antagonize people on this forum. the very definition of troll. i for one thank you though. it exposes the bias here.

 

i was being sarcastic with a clearly obvious question you do know that right ? asking the question that way was being facetious. thought that was painfully clear. 

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, stoner said:

 

you keep saying it explicitly to antagonize people on this forum. the very definition of troll. i for one thank you though. it exposes the bias here.

 

i was being sarcastic with a clearly obvious question you do know that right ? asking the question that way was being facetious. thought that was painfully clear. 

Oh I’m definitely biased against Convicted Felon Trump.

 

[stoner]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Oh I’m definitely biased against Convicted Felon Trump.

 

 ok troll. i see you are wearing teflon today. bravo my man. 

[frank83628]

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Naaa it’s his rhetoric you know like telling putin to do what he wants to nato members the hitler quotes his obvious unfitness his attempted coup his election lies and on and on we are protecting our country 

you just proved that mental disorder!

[MalcolmB]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Johnson bang on the money again.

 

A hatchet job if ever I saw one. The US devolving to banana republic status.

Trump had his chance when he was president for four years.

He failed spectacularly and was turfed out in a landslide by the voters.