Bernie Marcus, the billionaire who founded Home Depot and served as its first CEO, threw his support behind former President Donald Trump and said in a new interview that the support would continue even if the GOP frontrunner is convicted.
President Trump has pleaded not guilty to 91 criminal counts in four separate indictments and faces a busy court schedule as he campaigns to seek reelection.
Reuters asked Mr. Marcus whether he would continue to back President Trump if he were convicted.
“I think so,” he said. “Because I think it's all trumped up.”
He told Reuters he had spoken to President Trump recently, and not about his legal battles or legal fees. He added that President Trump said he was “very happy” about Mr. Marcus's support.
He noted that he was not one of President Trump's biggest donors.