Decoding Donald Trump’s reaction to guilty verdict

Donald Trump has made history as the first former president to be convicted of a felony, after a jury found him guilty of 34 counts related to a hush-money scheme designed to help him win the 2016 election. The case, one of four the ex-president faces, had been the subject of intense scrutiny, with the public learning about his sexual encounter with former porn star Stormy Daniels and the murky inner workings of the tabloid, National Enquirer. Even Trump’s uncharacteristic blue tie turned heads.

On Friday (AEST), after the verdict was read, Trump, with his head held decidedly low, stepped outside the courtroom and, with a glum expression, shared his views with waiting reporters.

Following is an annotated version of his comments.

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