Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he would be accepting of house arrest or even jail time following his historic conviction last week. However, Trump warned that such confinement measures could push the nation to its "breaking point." In an interview with "Fox & Friends Weekend," Trump expressed his willingness to accept any form of punishment, while also questioning whether the public would be able to tolerate it.

Trump, aged 77, shared that he has heard one of his lawyers on television cautioning against his potential confinement. Despite this, Trump appears to convey a zen-like attitude towards the prospect of being behind bars for up to 20 years. Nevertheless, he pointed out that the country had not witnessed the same level of prosecution against the Clinton Foundation.

The former president, who maintains his innocence, expressed doubt that the American public would support such severe punishment. Trump argued that there is a limit to what the public can endure, asserting that there comes a point where the breaking point is reached. His comments come after a 12-member jury found him guilty on all 34 counts related to concealing hush money payments through falsified business records.

As the first former US president to face a criminal conviction, Trump plans to appeal the verdict, claiming that he is fighting for the Constitution. However, he revealed that a gag order restricts him from discussing the case and criticizing key individuals involved, including the judge's family. Trump accused the judge's daughter of working for Democrats and implied frustration over being restricted from raising the issue.

Despite his legal troubles, the Republican Party has seen a surge in fundraising following Trump's historic conviction, with his campaign reportedly raising around $53 million within the first 24 hours. Trump's sentencing for the case is scheduled for July 11, shortly before the Republican National Convention. Additionally, he faces 54 other counts across three separate indictments, including the Mar-a-Lago document case, the 2020 election tampering case, and the 2020 Georgia election subversion case. Trial start dates for these pending cases have yet to be scheduled.

Meanwhile, congressional Republicans have expressed their intention to seek testimony from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, regarding Trump's prosecution. President Biden, who is set to debate Trump on June 27, addressed his rival's conviction, emphasizing that the principle of no one being above the law was reaffirmed. The 81-year-old president condemned allegations of a rigged process, highlighting that the case was heard by a jury of 12 American citizens, chosen in the same manner as any other jury in the country.

In a separate legal matter, Hunter Biden, the president's son, is set to stand trial this week for alleged illegal possession of a firearm while addicted to illicit drugs. Hunter Biden, who has pleaded not guilty, will undergo jury selection starting on Monday.