Top Republicans defended Former President Donald Trump after he was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York hush money trial, calling the trial outcome "shameful." House Speaker Mike Johnson said the justice system has been "weaponized" against Trump and predicted he will overturn the conviction on appeal. Rep. Elise Stefanik and other Republicans echoed claims the trial was "rigged" and brought by "Biden's allies" to impact the 2024 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the charges against Trump never should have been brought. Rep. Jim Jordan argued Trump faced a "kangaroo court" designed to keep him off the campaign trail.