In a surprising turn of events, a social media post claiming to preview former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial has caught the attention of the New York judge overseeing the case. Judge Juan Merchan penned a letter on Friday, addressing the attorneys involved and bringing the post to their attention.

The comment, attributed to a user named Michael Anderson, stated, "My cousin is a juror and said Trump is getting convicted. Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!" According to Merchan's letter, the post was now labeled as one week old and was in response to a routine court notice regarding unrelated proceedings on May 29. However, its actual existence and the identity of the user have not been independently confirmed by NBC News.

Notably, the social media post, which has since been deleted, has raised concerns about potential tampering with the trial. While NBC News has not verified the claims made in the comment, the judge has decided to address the matter.

Upon being questioned about the post, a Trump campaign official responded by stating, "we're investigating." This suggests that Trump's team is taking the matter seriously and is looking into any potential implications it may have on the trial.

It is important to remember that Trump was convicted last month on 34 counts of falsifying business records relating to reimbursing Michael Cohen, his former attorney, for hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the final days of the 2016 campaign. Trump had maintained his innocence throughout the trial, denying Daniels' allegations of a sexual encounter in 2006.

Trump's sentencing in the case is scheduled for July 11, and this newfound development surrounding the social media post adds an additional layer of intrigue to an already high-profile trial. The judge's inquiry and the subsequent investigation by Trump's team will likely determine the veracity and potential impact of the comment on the trial's outcome.

As the legal proceedings continue, all parties involved will remain vigilant, aiming to ensure a fair and just conclusion to this closely watched case.