Trump Verdict Throws Unprecedented Wild Card in White House Race

Published: May 31, 2024, 10:05 a.m.

A.M. Edition for May 31. The Republican Party rallies around Donald Trump after he is found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial. The conviction adds a layer of drama as Trump barrels ahead to the Nov. 5 election, WSJ\u2019s Alex Leary says. Plus, Bill Ackman plans to take his Pershing Square firm public as he looks to capitalize on his social-media fame. We\u2019ve got the scoop. And, Mexico is on the cusp of electing its first female president. We look at how she might tackle crime, migration, trade and more. Peter Granitz hosts.\xa0\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices