After the "hush money" verdict, Trump said he would continue to appeal. "Radical Democrats have lost yet another tragic witch hunt," he wrote. "The real jury, the American people, has spoken and voted overwhelmingly to re-elect me. Today's events were a despicable hoax, and now that it's over, we will appeal this baseless hoax and restore Americans' trust in our once-great justice system. Make America Great Again!" Note: Although Judge Juan Melchan sentenced Donald Trump to non-punishment and unconditional release, he still found him guilty of 34 counts in the case, which means that Trump will still be a felon, but will not face imprisonment, punishment or probation. Trump will enter the presidency as a felon, and the court will release today's sentencing audio later.