In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump has become the first criminally convicted US president in history. Following the guilty verdict in his hush money trial, a jury found Trump guilty on all counts, making him a convicted felon while running for the White House.

The news of Trump's conviction has been met with mixed reactions from prominent figures. Celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand, and Stephen King expressed their satisfaction with the verdict, celebrating it as a victory for the rule of law. However, one person who stands out in opposition to the outcome is broadcaster Piers Morgan.

Morgan, who last interviewed Trump in 2022, took to Twitter shortly after the guilty verdict was revealed to voice his discontent. He described the day as "sad, shameful, and ridiculous for America," criticizing the decision to drag a former president through criminal courts over what he deems a trivial matter. He argued that the trial is a massive overreach, an incredibly divisive action with obvious political partisanship.

However, Morgan's opinion was met with strong opposition from Twitter users who argued that Trump should face the consequences of his actions. One user pointed out that no one is above the law, and Trump is the first former president to become a convicted felon based on real evidence and a jury's verdict.

Morgan had previously shared his views on the trial, suggesting that Trump should have risked arrest and skipped the proceedings to attend his son's graduation. He expressed his frustration on his TalkTV show, questioning the treatment of a former president in such a demeaning manner.

Morgan also speculated that Trump being found guilty could actually work in his favor, potentially guaranteeing his victory in the upcoming election. He asserted that the verdict would propel Trump back into the White House, claiming that his donation websites were crashing following the news.

The charges against Trump revolve around his alleged falsification of business records to hide a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. The payment was made to keep her silent about an alleged affair she had with the politician in 2006. Although Trump denies the affair and pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges, he has been found guilty by the jury.

Trump, while leaving the courthouse, maintained his innocence, declaring himself a "very innocent man." He labeled the trial as "rigged" and "a disgrace." However, legal analysts, such as CNN's Laura Coates, suggest that Trump could face more than a decade in prison due to the charges being escalated from misdemeanors to class E felonies. Prosecutors argue that the crimes were committed to commit or conceal other crimes, namely election conspiracy and campaign finance and tax law violations.

Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11, just four days before he is expected to become the official presidential candidate of the Republicans. The outcome of the trial and potential consequences may have a significant impact on the upcoming election, with supporters and critics weighing in on the implications for Trump's political future.