Tucker Carlson has claimed Trump's guilty verdict in the hush money trial will “not stop” the former US president as he accused the US of “becoming the Third World”.

Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.

The verdict means Trump has become the first US president to be criminally convicted.

Trump, whose sentencing will fall on July 11, could be jailed for up to four years and face thousands of dollars in fines.

'This won't stop Trump!' Tucker Carlson claims ex-president will still win election after being found guilty in criminal trialReuters/Getty Images/X

Writing on X following the verdict, Carlson said: “Import the Third World, become the Third World.

“That’s what we just saw. This won’t stop Trump.

“He’ll win the election if he’s not killed first. But it does mark the end of the fairest justice system in the world.

“Anyone who defends this verdict is a danger to you and your family.”

Import the Third World, become the Third World. That’s what we just saw. This won’t stop Trump. He’ll win the election if he’s not killed first. But it does mark the end of the fairest justice system in the world. Anyone who defends this verdict is a danger to you and your…

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) May 30, 2024