Seth Meyers Debunks Claim That Conviction Makes Trump ‘Stronger’

Since former president Donald Trump was found guilty last week on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, GOP pundits and politicians have argued that the development will actually help his odds in the 2024 election, not hurt them. Late Night host Seth Meyers, however, was unconvinced.

He specifically responded to the claims that voters outside of liberal bubbles don’t care about the trial, and that those who do care will only be more energized to vote for Trump.

“On both counts early data suggests they’re very wrong,” Meyers said. “First, interest in the trial skyrocketed once the verdict was announced.” He showed a CNN clip demonstrating how Google searches for the trial skyrocketed 3,233% after the guilty verdict.

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