Trump says house arrest would be 'tough' for public, says he's 'opposite' of threat to democracy

Former President Donald Trump said that if he is placed in jail or on house arrest following his conviction in New York City, it would be "tough for the public," and that he is the "opposite" of a threat to democracy, according to an interview aired Sunday.

When asked on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" about his thoughts on potentially being sentenced to house arrest or even jail time, Trump said, "I'm okay with it," later adding, "I think it'd be tough for the public to take. At a certain point, there's a breaking point."

Regarding the case against him and the guilty verdict, Trump said "It's weaponization of the Justice Department, of the FBI, and you know that's all coming out of Washington. You may think it's Bragg. Take a look at who opened the case. I'm not allowed to talk about it because I have a gag order." 

He also said that the case has been more difficult for his family than for him.

Trump also commented on his critics who have called him a "threat to democracy," saying, "It's their slogan. I'm a 'threat to democracy.' I'm the opposite."

Trump is set to be sentenced for the Manhattan case on July 11, days before the Republican National Convention.

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