Donald Trump returns to the electoral campaign after the verdict convicted him

This week, Republican Donald Trump returns to the election campaign, becoming the first convicted American to run for the White House under the mark of a main party. America's Voice correspondent Scott Stearns brings to the ongoing material the American voters' response to the New York jury's decision and candidates' prospects for the White House.

Meeting outside the Trump Tower, Donald Trump's supporters continued to cheer on their candidate, a day after the former president was convicted of 34 counts of counterfeiting business data, in a scheme to influence the outcome of the 2016 elections.

In the city's Chelsea neighbourhood, voter Nicholas Warner says the decision was shocking and that the country needs a second term of Mr. Trump.

During the four years he headed the country, things were different, we had no wars, no problems with economy and inflation. I would like him to return and lead the country as a businessman”.

In Maryland state, voter Arkeddy Lapidus says Mr. Trump's claim that the trial against him was manipulated is not good for the Republican Party or for the country.

I will not support this party until I give up Donald Trump and say he believes in elections, believes in courts and judges of the jury, because we are Americans. Until I fully support American values, as I see them, I will no longer vote for Republicans”.

Voter Margaret Barnes says that even though found guilty of crimes, Mr. Trump is more reliable than Joe Biden.

I think it's a fake “Beden, with a false season, telling stories like he's a good old man. He's extremely artificial and I don't trust him. He's pure. On the other hand, Trump is a bomb. But even though what he says may be offensive, I trust Trump more than”

In Colorado, voter Luda Gooldnykh says the decision on Trump is deserved and hopes it will damage his campaign.

The way he talks about women, how he treats other countries, how he talks about illegal immigrants, being himself married to an immigrant. He got what he deserved”.

In Nevada, voter Keith Dayton says the decision has no impact on his vote.

I will vote for Donald Trump. This is all ridiculous. It's a shame for our country. I'd welcome him home or a bar for a beer. But it's not about this”.

In Pennsylvania, a state that votes on both sides of politics, the decision could spur Trump supporters, says voter Jeffrey Nesbitt.

I think it would be much more effective for the American people to just beat him and move him to the polls. I think there's a good chance that this decision can motivate its electorate to vote and act more aggressively in the upcoming” elections.

90% of registered republics still support Trump, according to a survey by Reuters/Ipso. The remaining 10% are now less likely to vote for Trump.

This could make a difference in a close election where both candidates should keep their bets and win independent voters. / VOA