Boris Johnson defends Trump against 'mob-style hit job'

Former US president, Donald Trump, thanked Boris Johnson for supporting him after being found guilty of falsifying business records. Boris Johnson described the ruling as "nakedly political" and believes it could help Trump get re-elected. Trump shared Johnson's column on social media, thanking him. Johnson's support for Trump has put pressure on other British politicians regarding the US-UK relationship. Trump faces a possible four-year jail sentence but experts think he may not serve time. Trump has criticized the judge overseeing his case and warned of consequences if he is jailed. Trump plans to appeal the convictions. Boris Johnson believes Trump's conviction was politically motivated to undermine his popularity. Johnson thinks the American people saw through the trial and viewed it as an attempt to sabotage Trump's campaign. Johnson criticized the use of legal tactics to interfere with the people's judgment. Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer refrained from commenting directly on Trump's conviction, focusing on their own political campaigns. They both acknowledged the court's decision and expressed willingness to work with the elected US president.