For the first time in history, a former US president has been convicted of a felony.

A jury on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on 34 charges of falsifying business records. Prosecutors alleged that the former president engaged in a cover-up scheme to hide reimbursement payments made to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, who had paid hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels to stop her from going public about a past affair with Trump before the 2016 presidential election. Trump has denied the affair.

Judge Juan Merchan set Trump's sentencing date for July 11. Trump is the Republican Party's presumptive nominee for this year's election, and Thursday's verdict does not prevent him from being elected president again. He claimed the charges against him were politically motivated.

"We didn't do anything wrong. I'm a very innocent man," Trump said after leaving the courtroom. "This was a rigged, disgraceful trial. The real verdict is going to be November 5, by the people, and they know what happened here and everybody knows what happened here."

A news board displaying Trump's conviction is seen at Fox News in New York on May 30.
A news board displaying Trump's conviction is seen at Fox News in New York on May 30.
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference held following Trump's conviction. "Our job is to follow the facts and the law without fear or favor, and that's exactly what we did here," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-hush-money-trial-05-30-24%2Fh_d9e4d2141c254d4d37cf9b6a7e94e8d3" target="_blank">Bragg said</a>, adding that while there are "many voices out there, the only voice that matters is the voice of the jury."
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference held following Trump's conviction. "Our job is to follow the facts and the law without fear or favor, and that's exactly what we did here," Bragg said, adding that while there are "many voices out there, the only voice that matters is the voice of the jury."
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Trump points as he arrives back at Trump Tower in New York after his conviction.
Trump points as he arrives back at Trump Tower in New York after his conviction.
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Bystanders try to catch a glimpse of Trump as he enters Trump Tower in New York after his conviction.
Bystanders try to catch a glimpse of Trump as he enters Trump Tower in New York after his conviction.
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People eat and drink while CNN's coverage of the trial plays in the background at Hawk 'n' Dove in Washington, DC.
People eat and drink while CNN's coverage of the trial plays in the background at Hawk 'n' Dove in Washington, DC.
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Trump's son Eric, seen fourth from the right with his fingers interlocked, listens as his dad speaks to the media after the verdict.
Trump's son Eric, seen fourth from the right with his fingers interlocked, listens as his dad speaks to the media after the verdict.
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Notes are seen under Trump's hands as he awaits court proceedings on Tuesday, May 28.
Notes are seen under Trump's hands as he awaits court proceedings on Tuesday, May 28.
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Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, leaves his apartment building in New York on his way to court on May 13. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-hush-money-trial-05-16-24%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Cohen testified</a> that Trump directed him to pay hush money to Stormy Daniels in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, leaves his apartment building in New York on his way to court on May 13. Cohen testified that Trump directed him to pay hush money to Stormy Daniels in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign.
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Daniels leaves Manhattan Criminal Court after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-hush-money-trial-05-09-24%2Findex.html" target="_blank">testifying on May 9</a>.
Daniels leaves Manhattan Criminal Court after testifying on May 9.
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Trump sits in the courtroom during his trial on April 22.
Trump sits in the courtroom during his trial on April 22.
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New York police officers inspect a backpack after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-hush-money-trial-04-19-24%2Fh_a0c5ea747751ddad7bc88749d2f559d1" target="_blank">a man lit himself on fire</a> in a park outside the courthouse in Manhattan on April 19.
New York police officers inspect a backpack after a man lit himself on fire in a park outside the courthouse in Manhattan on April 19.
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Trump arrives at court with his legal team ahead of the start of jury selection on April 15.
Trump arrives at court with his legal team ahead of the start of jury selection on April 15.
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Demonstrators protest outside of the courthouse on April 15.
Demonstrators protest outside of the courthouse on April 15.
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Margo Martin, Trump's deputy director of communications, arrives at the courthouse in New York on April 15.
Margo Martin, Trump's deputy director of communications, arrives at the courthouse in New York on April 15.
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Trump appears with his lawyer Susan Necheles for a pre-trial hearing on March 25.
Trump appears with his lawyer Susan Necheles for a pre-trial hearing on March 25.
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Trump speaks before entering the courtroom on February 15. "This is not a crime," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-hearings-ny-georgia%2Fh_4e1d4ddd01b2853ca32b0036f2ca9ead" target="_blank">he told reporters in the courthouse hallway</a>. He added that he'd rather spend his time campaigning than in courtrooms: "We want delays, obviously I'm running for election."
Trump speaks before entering the courtroom on February 15. "This is not a crime," he told reporters in the courthouse hallway. He added that he'd rather spend his time campaigning than in courtrooms: "We want delays, obviously I'm running for election."
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Trump arrives to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-new-york-court-arraignment-04-04-23%2Fh_e20d168fa6c95c5bdeb928d47879f879" target="_blank">deliver remarks</a> at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on April 4, 2023. "The only crime that I have committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it," he said.
Trump arrives to deliver remarks at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on April 4, 2023. "The only crime that I have committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it," he said.
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks during a news conference on April 4, 2023. He said "the evidence will show" Trump <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-new-york-court-arraignment-04-04-23%2Fh_a5a768701168dd2b113c6964d6f61bae" target="_blank">made false statements</a> "to cover up crimes relating to the 2016 election."
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks during a news conference on April 4, 2023. He said "the evidence will show" Trump made false statements "to cover up crimes relating to the 2016 election."
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Barricades are dismantled after Trump left the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 4, 2023.
Barricades are dismantled after Trump left the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 4, 2023.
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Trump attorney Todd Blanche, center, leaves the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
Trump attorney Todd Blanche, center, leaves the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
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Trump sits in a Manhattan courtroom with his defense team on April 4, 2023. He pleaded not guilty that day.
Trump sits in a Manhattan courtroom with his defense team on April 4, 2023. He pleaded not guilty that day.
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A copy of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Fpolitics%2Fread-trump-indictment-file%2Findex.html" target="_blank">unsealed indictment</a> is displayed on April 4, 2023. Trump was charged with 34 felony counts.
A copy of the unsealed indictment is displayed on April 4, 2023. Trump was charged with 34 felony counts.
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Trump walks through the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
Trump walks through the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
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Trump's motorcade drives to the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
Trump's motorcade drives to the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
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Trump leaves Trump Tower in New York before heading to the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
Trump leaves Trump Tower in New York before heading to the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
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US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Ftrump-new-york-court-arraignment-04-04-23%2Fh_7d63d83b66bd4ea4de8b883de5a5bd39" target="_blank">appears at a rally</a> outside the courthouse on April 4, 2023. When she arrived, Greene told CNN that she was there "to be with the people that have come to peacefully protest." The Republican firebrand from Georgia spoke on a bullhorn for a brief time before departing.
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appears at a rally outside the courthouse on April 4, 2023. When she arrived, Greene told CNN that she was there "to be with the people that have come to peacefully protest." The Republican firebrand from Georgia spoke on a bullhorn for a brief time before departing.
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Members of the media gather outside the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
Members of the media gather outside the courthouse on April 4, 2023.
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A protester holds a sign outside Trump Tower on April 4, 2023.
A protester holds a sign outside Trump Tower on April 4, 2023.
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Lights are on at Trump Tower, where Trump spent the night, on April 3, 2023.
Lights are on at Trump Tower, where Trump spent the night, on April 3, 2023.
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Trump arrives at Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
Trump arrives at Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
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Trump's plane lands at New York's LaGuardia Airport on April 3, 2023.
Trump's plane lands at New York's LaGuardia Airport on April 3, 2023.
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A television news reporter is seen outside Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
A television news reporter is seen outside Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
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New York police officers stand near Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
New York police officers stand near Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
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A man walks past the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 3, 2023.
A man walks past the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 3, 2023.
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Dan Ray waves an American flag on April 3, 2023, as a plane carrying Trump takes off from the Palm Beach International Airport in Florida.
Dan Ray waves an American flag on April 3, 2023, as a plane carrying Trump takes off from the Palm Beach International Airport in Florida.
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A doorman stands outside of Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
A doorman stands outside of Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
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Police officers view crowds from Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
Police officers view crowds from Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
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Trump supporters cheer as his motorcade passes by in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023.
Trump supporters cheer as his motorcade passes by in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023.
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News crews broadcast near Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
News crews broadcast near Trump Tower on April 3, 2023.
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A woman wears a choker necklace that reads "Trump Girl" outside Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on April 2, 2023.
A woman wears a choker necklace that reads "Trump Girl" outside Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on April 2, 2023.
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News of Trump's indictment is seen on the front page of The New York Times on March 31, 2023.
News of Trump's indictment is seen on the front page of The New York Times on March 31, 2023.
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Reporters and demonstrators are posted outside Trump Tower after news broke of Trump's indictment on March 30, 2023.
Reporters and demonstrators are posted outside Trump Tower after news broke of Trump's indictment on March 30, 2023.
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Mary Kelley waves a Trump flag near the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate after he was indicted on March 30, 2023.
Mary Kelley waves a Trump flag near the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate after he was indicted on March 30, 2023.
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Bragg leaves the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse after the grand jury indicted Trump on March 30, 2023. The Manhattan district attorney had remained tight-lipped on the details of the Trump probe, which he inherited from his predecessor, Cy Vance, who began the investigation when Trump was still in the White House.
Bragg leaves the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse after the grand jury indicted Trump on March 30, 2023. The Manhattan district attorney had remained tight-lipped on the details of the Trump probe, which he inherited from his predecessor, Cy Vance, who began the investigation when Trump was still in the White House.
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A person places signs on the ground as anti-Trump protesters gathered outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on March 27, 2023.
A person places signs on the ground as anti-Trump protesters gathered outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on March 27, 2023.
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Trump speaks with reporters on his plane after he held a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on March 25, 2023.
Trump speaks with reporters on his plane after he held a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on March 25, 2023.
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Trump leaves after speaking at his rally in Waco on March 25, 2023. Trump, who is running for president again, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F03%2F25%2Fpolitics%2Ftexas-trump-2024-rally%2Findex.html" target="_blank">railed against what he called "prosecutorial misconduct"</a> and denied any wrongdoing amid investigations in New York, Georgia and Washington, DC.
Trump leaves after speaking at his rally in Waco on March 25, 2023. Trump, who is running for president again, railed against what he called "prosecutorial misconduct" and denied any wrongdoing amid investigations in New York, Georgia and Washington, DC.
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A supporter high-fives a poster at the site of Trump's rally in Waco on March 25, 2023.
A supporter high-fives a poster at the site of Trump's rally in Waco on March 25, 2023.
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Trump's Mar-a-Lago home is seen in Palm Beach on March 23, 2023.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago home is seen in Palm Beach on March 23, 2023.
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Prosecutors Matt Colangelo, left, and Susan Hoffinger, center, walk outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on March 22, 2023.
Prosecutors Matt Colangelo, left, and Susan Hoffinger, center, walk outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on March 22, 2023.
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An employee is seen behind the counter at the Trump Tower gift shop in New York on March 21, 2023.
An employee is seen behind the counter at the Trump Tower gift shop in New York on March 21, 2023.
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Robert Costello, an attorney who has previously represented Trump allies such as Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F03%2F20%2Fpolitics%2Fmichael-cohen-robert-costello-manhattan-grand-jury%2Findex.html" target="_blank">testified before the grand jury in New York</a> for nearly three hours on March 20, 2023, after appearing at the request of the former president's legal team. Costello was expected to offer evidence that contradicted testimony provided by former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, who admitted to paying $130,000 to Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election to stop her from going public about an alleged affair with the former president. Trump has denied the affair.
Robert Costello, an attorney who has previously represented Trump allies such as Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani, testified before the grand jury in New York for nearly three hours on March 20, 2023, after appearing at the request of the former president's legal team. Costello was expected to offer evidence that contradicted testimony provided by former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, who admitted to paying $130,000 to Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election to stop her from going public about an alleged affair with the former president. Trump has denied the affair.
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Media and protesters are seen outside Bragg's office in New York on March 20, 2023. A couple of days earlier, Trump said in a social media post <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F03%2F18%2Fpolitics%2Fdonald-trump-manhattan-da-arrest-protests%2Findex.html" target="_blank">that he expected to be arrested within days</a>.
Media and protesters are seen outside Bragg's office in New York on March 20, 2023. A couple of days earlier, Trump said in a social media post that he expected to be arrested within days.
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Evelyn Knapp walks past a Trump flag that his supporters were flying near his Mar-a-Lago home on March 20, 2023.
Evelyn Knapp walks past a Trump flag that his supporters were flying near his Mar-a-Lago home on March 20, 2023.
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Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club, speaks to members of the media on March 20, 2023, a couple of days after Trump said he expected to be arrested. "We are here to show that there is support for President Trump in the bluest area in the country, here in Manhattan," Wax said, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fnews%2F2023%2F03%2F20%2Fpro-trump-protest-turnout-arrest-design-00088015" target="_blank" target="_blank">according to Politico</a>.
Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club, speaks to members of the media on March 20, 2023, a couple of days after Trump said he expected to be arrested. "We are here to show that there is support for President Trump in the bluest area in the country, here in Manhattan," Wax said, according to Politico.
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Cohen leaves a Manhattan courthouse after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F03%2F13%2Fpolitics%2Ftrump-grand-jury-cohen-testimony%2Findex.html" target="_blank">testifying before the grand jury</a> on March 13, 2023. "My goal is to tell the truth," Cohen told reporters before testifying. "My goal is to allow Alvin Bragg and his team to do what they need to do. I'm just here to answer the questions."
Cohen leaves a Manhattan courthouse after testifying before the grand jury on March 13, 2023. "My goal is to tell the truth," Cohen told reporters before testifying. "My goal is to allow Alvin Bragg and his team to do what they need to do. I'm just here to answer the questions."
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Trump boards his airplane before flying to Iowa to campaign on March 13, 2023.
Trump boards his airplane before flying to Iowa to campaign on March 13, 2023.
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