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Trump’s Guilty Verdict Causes Massive Spike in His Donations

In response to Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial, his campaign has witnessed an unprecedented spike in donations.

In the aftermath of a verdict finding Donald Trump guilty on all 34 charges in what many, including myself, would characterize as a sham trial over hush money, a remarkable phenomenon occurred. A surge in Google searches for “how to donate to Donald Trump” spiked dramatically, even causing his campaign donation website to briefly crash. This episode underscores a critical miscalculation by Democrats: their efforts to suppress Trump have inadvertently amplified his influence, rallying more support than ever before.

The guilty verdict not only mobilized everyday Americans but also catalyzed GOP megadonors into action. Prominent figures like casino billionaire Miriam Adelson and hotel magnate Robert Bigelow pledged substantial financial support. Even venture capitalists like Sean Maguire, who previously supported Hillary Clinton, are crossing party lines, driven by a refusal to accept a society where free speech is curtailed. Maguire’s contribution of $300,000 signals a significant shift in political and financial allegiance spurred by perceived injustices in the current political climate.

These developments paint a stark picture: while Trump’s campaign coffers swell, fueled by both grassroots and high-dollar donations, Biden’s team faces the daunting prospect of needing even more support from long-time Democratic benefactors like the Clintons and the Soros family. This influx of support for Trump underscores a growing disillusionment with the misuse of the judicial system for partisan gain by the Democrats.

The spectacle of this trial reveals a desperate Democratic strategy to neutralize a formidable political opponent through legal entanglements rather than electoral competition. This despicable manipulation of justice is transparent to many Americans who are increasingly rallying behind Trump, ready to support his bid to save our nation from a corrupt establishment.

In essence, what is Trump truly guilty of in the eyes of his detractors? He is guilty of posing a substantial threat to their political dominance. As November approaches, it’s clear that the court of public opinion may very well deliver a verdict starkly different from the one handed down in this trial.

Robert Chernin

Robert Chernin

Robert B. Chernin has brought his years of political consulting and commentary back to radio. As a longtime entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser and political confidant, Robert has a unique perspective with insights not heard anyway else. Robert has consulted on federal and statewide campaigns at the gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential level. He served in leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush as well as McCain for President. He led Florida’s Victory 2004’s national Jewish outreach operations as Executive Director. In addition, he served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. Robert co-founded and served as president of the Electoral Science Institute, a non-profit organization that utilizes behavioral science to increase voter participation and awareness. Robert can be heard on multiple radio stations and viewed on the “Of the People” podcast where you get your podcasts.