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Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to conceal damaging information. The District Attorney announced a 34-count felony trial conviction of Donald J. Trump. Jurors in New York found him guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments. While falsifying business records is typically a misdemeanor charge, it becomes a felony when done in furtherance of certain actions. Trump had pleaded not guilty to these charges. The verdict indicates that he could potentially face jail time for these convictions.
In the United States, a felony conviction does not automatically disqualify someone from running for president or being elected. The U.S. Constitution sets out the requirements for presidential candidates, but it does not specifically address felony convictions as a disqualification.
Here are some key points to consider regarding this issue:
Legal Eligibility: The Constitution states that a person must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the country for at least 14 years to be eligible to run for president. It does not mention felony convictions as a barrier to candidacy.
Disqualification by Congress: While there is no explicit legal barrier based on a felony conviction, Congress does have the authority to challenge the election or qualifications of its members, including the president. However, the decision to disqualify a candidate would likely be a complex and contentious political process.
Public Opinion and Perception: The impact of a felony conviction on a candidate's electoral prospects would likely be influenced by public opinion, media coverage, and political discourse. Voters may take into account a candidate's criminal record when deciding whether to support them. Historical Precedents: In the past, there have been instances of politicians with legal issues, including felony convictions, running for and holding public office. The outcome of such cases can vary depending on the circumstances and the response of the electorate.
Overall, while a felony conviction does not automatically disqualify someone from running for president in the U.S., it can have significant implications for their candidacy, including how voters perceive them and how political opponents may use it against them during the campaign.
There are ongoing legal risks and investigations surrounding Donald Trump, with various legal challenges and probes still in progress.
These are the key criminal cases that Donald Trump is currently involved in.
Legal Risks:
He has been charged with four criminal counts, including conspiracy to defraud the US and conspiracy against the rights of citizens.
The charges against him include willful retention of national security information, obstruction of justice, withholding of documents, and false statements.
Counts against Trump also include racketeering, conspiracy to commit forgery, and conspiracy to commit impersonating a public officer.
He faces charges of defrauding the US government, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of justice, and attempt to obstruct justice.
Investigations:
Trump was hit with 13 criminal counts, subsequently reduced to 10, including one alleged violation of Georgia's Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
There are ongoing criminal and civil investigations into Donald Trump and his business activities.
In addition to the criminal indictments, Trump is also fighting a civil lawsuit that threatens the future of his real estate empire.
If a scenario occurred where Donald Trump won the presidency but was jailed for any of the allegations against him, the country and the international community would likely react in the following ways:
Domestic Reaction:
Legal and Constitutional Challenges: There would be significant legal and constitutional challenges to a president running the country from jail. Questions would arise about the legality and legitimacy of decisions made by a president who is incarcerated.
Political Turmoil: The country would experience heightened political turmoil, with debates about the rule of law, separation of powers, and the functioning of democracy.
Public Opinion: Public opinion would likely be divided, with supporters of the president defending his actions and opponents calling for his removal from office.
Calls for Impeachment or Resignation: There would be strong calls for impeachment or resignation, as many would argue that a president cannot effectively govern from jail.
International Reaction:
Loss of Credibility: The international community may view the situation with scepticism and concern, leading to a loss of credibility for the country on the global stage.
Diplomatic Challenges: Other countries may hesitate to engage with a nation whose leader is in jail, potentially leading to diplomatic challenges and strained relationships.
Impact on International Agreements: The situation could impact international agreements and treaties that the country is a part of, as other countries may question the legitimacy of agreements made by a jailed president.
Overall, a president running the country from jail would create a highly unusual and unprecedented situation with far-reaching implications both domestically and internationally. It would likely lead to uncertainty, legal battles, political debates, and challenges in governance and diplomacy.
A jailed president would divide and alienate Americans against each other. In theory, the possible script of the recent movie “Civil War” could come to the fore with the Republicans against Democrats batting each other right across the country. The writers of Cutting Edge Ministries are doing a superb job in helping to create that possible scene with their support of Trump while at the same time showing antagonism against Biden.
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