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Donald Trump a convicted felon

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MayBee70 Thu 30-May-24 22:38:49

Do you think the jury will have to be protected? They surely had to find him guilty because there will be a paper trail won’t there? Will there be riots?

MayBee70 Thu 30-May-24 22:37:04

Wow. I missed it. I was watching Sky Arts!

Sarnia Thu 30-May-24 22:36:25

He will be sentenced 4 days before being officially announced as the Republican candidate for the upcoming Presidential election. He has been refused the opportunity to appeal. I suppose there isn't any point when the verdict was unanimous. Surely the Republicans will find another candidate. He gave a very incendiary speech after the trial casting doubt on the judge's ability and the state of America. Biden v Trump, both past their sell-by dates.

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 30-May-24 22:36:20

Apparently there’s nothing in their constitution which says a convicted criminal can’t stand for President and be elected, even if they’re in jail. I’m sure that’s not the case here.

NotSpaghetti Thu 30-May-24 22:30:45

This is amazing!
I really didn't expect it to be unanimous!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/may/30/trump-hush-money-trial-verdict

TiggyW Thu 30-May-24 22:28:17

Surely there must be something in the US Constitution which prevents a convicted criminal from becoming President!? 🙄
It beggars belief that a country of that size can’t produce a younger, more respectable candidate (Republican or Democrat).

Witzend Thu 30-May-24 22:27:17

He’ll claim that it was all a politically motivated stitch-up, and a lot of his followers will believe him.

Mollygo Thu 30-May-24 22:25:40

Well he’s a liar, and evidently some people would vote for a leader who tells lies about at least one thing. That’s how things seem to be.

merlotgran Thu 30-May-24 22:21:54

What a circus!

Newatthis Thu 30-May-24 22:19:55

Will he go to jail do you think? They will decide on July 11. If he does, he can still run the presidency from prison 🥺

Oreo Thu 30-May-24 22:14:38

That will wipe the smirk off his face.

Oreo Thu 30-May-24 22:13:39

Trump has been found guilty on all 34 charges by a united jury!