California voted 63% in favor of Joe Biden in 2020. In this state largely won by the Democrats, the criminal conviction of Donald Trump for having hidden payments intended to buy the silence of a former porn star, was welcomed with a certain satisfaction, and even a little optimism for the election next November.
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On one of the rare Californian beaches allowed for dogs, Thomas admires the Pacific, Maya, his pet, in his arms. Thursday evening’s verdict satisfied him. “It was a nice surprise that this scoundrel was found guilty on all the charges and not just a few of them as I imagined.”he comments.
A good surprise also for Brandon. The name of his dog, Bernie, like Bernie Sanders, leaves little doubt about his political orientation.
“Of course I’d like to see Donald Trump in prison. But I’ll believe it when I see it.”
Brandon, a California voterat franceinfo
“In America, the rich don’t pay for their crimes unless they steal from other rich peopleassures Brandon. I don’t think he’ll face any serious consequences, but it will be fun to watch.”
In Los Angeles, 75% of voters voted for Joe Biden in 2020. Adrienne is one of them. This therapist is not sure whether the verdict will influence the next election. “Maybeshe replies doubtfully. There are also people unhappy with the current administration who will choose the other candidate, even if he is worse. Unfortunately, it won’t change anything for those who worship him.” fears Adrienne.
“They are in denial, like him, and that’s scary.”
Adrienne, a Californian therapistat franceinfo
Donald Trump doesn’t just have enemies in California. He will attend a fundraiser in Beverly Hills next week. $250,000 per ticket to add to the $50 million in donations his campaign has received since the verdict.
