House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement after the verdict was read that Trump was convicted on "ridiculous charges" and that the former president had been targeted politically.

"Today is a shameful day in American history," Johnson wrote. "Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon. This was a purely political exercise."

The price of Trump Media & Technology Group shares dropped sharply in the minutes after the announcement of the guilty verdicts, bouncing back to recover some losses but remaining down about 7% in after-hours trading.

The volatile stock has whipsawed up and down since going public in March as part of a merger. The company lost almost $328 million in the first three months of the year and has struggled to grow the user base for its app, Truth Social.

The former president appeared red and sullen, arms moving at his side, as he left the courtroom where he has spent much of the last six weeks.

Merchan ordered the sentencing hearing to begin at 10 a.m. on July 11 after both the defense and prosecutors agreed they would prefer a mid-July date.

Rep. Jim Jordan who chairs the House Judiciary panel, railed against the verdict shortly after it was delivered in a post on X.

"The verdict is a travesty of justice," the Ohio Republican wrote. "The Manhattan kangaroo court shows what happens when our justice system is weaponized by partisan prosecutors in front of a biased judge with an unfair process, designed to keep President Trump off the campaign trail and avoid bringing attention to President Biden’s failing radical policies."

Trump will be "vindicated on appeal," Jordan added.

Members of the public are gathering outside the courthouse.

They seemed to be both opponents and supporters of the former president's. One poster said, "Trump I don't trust you."

Another man was wearing a red MAGA hat and was being interviewed by media.

Merchan offered his gratitude to the jury following their verdict, noting the time taken away from their jobs and families to be present throughout the trial.

"I want you to know that I really admire your dedication, your hard work," he said. "You gave this matter the attention it deserved, and I want to thank you for that.”

Blanche argued for a motion of acquittal, but Merchan turned down that request.

Donald Trump looked at each of the jurors as they were polled. Eric Trump, the former president's second-eldest son, looks angry. Alina Habba, the former president's legal advisor, appears to be texting.