Trump Demands Speaker Johnson Overturn NY Conviction on June 13, Per Politico

Jun 13, 2024, 02:45 PM

Following his conviction in New York, former President Donald Trump made an angry phone call to House Speaker Mike Johnson on June 13, demanding that the verdict be overturned. Trump, who was reportedly using frequent expletives, insisted that Johnson take action to reverse the decision. The call, which took place after the May 31 verdict, was characterized by Trump's frustration and urgency, according to a Politico report.