Trump convicted on all 34 counts in New York hush money trial first former president convicted

A Manhattan jury convicts former President Donald Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. The trial lasts six weeks. Trump becomes the first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes. Trump's approval rating rises after the conviction among his base, and he fundraises $53 million in 24 hours. Sentencing is repeatedly delayed. He is eventually sentenced to an unconditional discharge, no jail, probation, or fine, on January 10, 2025, days before returning to the White House.