Trump former aide: 'Moderates and independents will decide who is the next president'

Former Donald Trump aide Rick Gates says that "it's a dark day for our country" - but he was not surprised at the verdict.

The trial verdict would not "change the minds of American voters" he said, which was reiterated while watching polls closely during the course of the trial.

It would be very difficult for Joe Biden to make up any ground as a result of the trial, he added.

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