In a bid to regain political momentum and strengthen his campaign coffers, former President Donald Trump has embarked on a West Coast fundraising and rally tour. Having recently endured a seven-week trial in New York, where he was ultimately convicted on all 34 counts, Trump is now focusing on rallying his supporters and leveraging his newfound status as a convicted felon.

After his release, Trump swiftly returned to his comfort zone, basking in the adoration of his followers. He received supportive chants at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event and sat for an extensive interview on Fox News. Upon returning to his Mar-a-Lago Club, he was greeted with cheers from his loyal base. In an attempt to maintain a constant connection with his supporters, Trump filmed a series of short videos, sharing his thoughts on social media and sending out reassuring emails, proclaiming, "I will always love you."

On Thursday, Trump is scheduled to appear at an Arizona town hall hosted by Turning Point Action, an activist group that has been a vocal supporter of his unfounded claims that the 2020 election was rigged. This will be followed by three West Coast fundraising events, leading up to a highly anticipated rally in Las Vegas on Sunday. The former president hopes to capitalize on a post-trial surge of donations, closing the financial gap between himself and President Joe Biden.

In a recent interview, Trump boasted about the record-setting amount of money his campaign had raised, attributing it to the "terrible precedent" set by his trial and hinting at potential prosecutions against his enemies in the future. Throughout the trial, Trump had expressed frustration at being unable to fully engage in campaigning while the legal proceedings were ongoing. However, with more free time on his hands, he now has the opportunity to intensify his efforts on the campaign trail.

While Democrats remain hopeful that Trump's conviction will sway persuadable voters, it appears that his base has rallied behind him even more fervently. According to an ABC News-Ipsos poll, 50 percent of Americans agreed with the guilty verdict, and 49 percent believe Trump should end his presidential campaign as a result. Nevertheless, Trump's favorability ratings remain unchanged, suggesting that his core supporters are standing by him. Legal experts also believe that it is unlikely he will face incarceration, as this is his first conviction.

The Republican Party is set to formally nominate Trump for president at their upcoming convention, just days after his July 11 sentencing. Trump's campaign, in conjunction with the Republican National Committee, announced a staggering fundraising haul of $141 million in May, with $53 million of that raised online in the 24 hours following his conviction. If verified, this would signify a significant financial turnaround for Trump, who had been trailing behind Biden in total cash reserves.

Continuing his fundraising spree, Trump will attend high-profile gatherings in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach, California, chaired by prominent donors. A subsequent fundraiser in Las Vegas will see the top-tier recognition given to supporters who contribute or raise $844,600 per couple. Meanwhile, in Arizona, the state Republican Party has invited top supporters to take photos with Trump following his town hall event.

Trump's activities since his conviction have been primarily behind closed doors, as he meets with staff, attends fundraising dinners, and records videos for his Truth Social media platform. His focus remains on criticizing the New York proceedings and venting his frustrations towards the judge and Manhattan itself.

As the former president gears up for his upcoming speech at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on his birthday, he continues to challenge a gag order that restricts him from publicly discussing witnesses and related individuals. Trump's legal team argues that as a presidential candidate, he needs to be able to respond to damaging testimony. With this ongoing legal battle and the backing of an energized base, Trump hopes to regain political momentum and secure the support needed for a potential 2024 presidential bid.