Former President Donald Trump recently held his first campaign rally since his felony conviction, with new developments emerging regarding his legal situation. Trump is set to have a pre-sentencing interview for a hush money case with a probation officer tomorrow, leading up to his sentencing for 34 felony counts next month in New York.
During the rally, Trump did not directly address his recent conviction but spoke more broadly about his legal troubles. He used expletives to describe special counsel Jack Smith, who was not involved in his New York trial. Trump also made statements about the United States, referring to it as a country with significant weaponization.
Despite his recent aggressive rhetoric towards political opponents, Trump's campaign aims to move past his criminal trial and focus on his general election campaign message. The campaign is eager to shift the narrative towards key issues such as immigration, crime, and the economy to appeal to voters.
Regarding the upcoming pre-sentencing interview, it is described as a routine procedure, albeit conducted virtually from Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago. His defense attorney will be present during the interview, leading up to the submission of pre-sentencing recommendations to the court on June 13th. The sentencing is scheduled for July 11th, just days before the Republican National Convention in July.
As Trump navigates through these legal proceedings, the focus remains on how these developments could impact his election prospects and the upcoming Republican National Convention.
