After the court found former President Donald Trump guilty in a criminal case, there has been a global discussion about the potential impact on his presidential candidacy.
In some countries, individuals convicted in this manner are ineligible to run for president. However, in the United States, the situation is different. Donald Trump is expected to run as the Republican Party’s nominee in the upcoming November presidential election.
According to the US Constitution, a person convicted of a criminal case is not prohibited from running for president. Some reports have suggested that Donald Trump’s election campaign has gained momentum following the guilty verdict, partly due to increased support from donors offering to fund the campaign.
Trump’s statement
After the verdict was announced, the former president addressed the media, expressing his strong disapproval of the trial, which he described as disgraceful and corrupt.
Despite this, he made it clear that he is committed to fighting for the truth until the end. It should also be noted that Donald Trump is facing additional legal challenges, including accusations of unauthorised possession of confidential documents and attempts to influence the outcome of the election.
The criminal case against Trump and the verdict
This is the first time in history that a former President of the United States has been found guilty in a criminal case.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted in a case related to fraudulent business reports after a six-week trial in New York State’s Manhattan Criminal Court.
The trial included testimony from 22 witnesses, and the 12 jury members deliberated for two days before finding the former president guilty on 34 charges. The unique verdict was given on May 31 and has made American history.
Relationship with actress Stormy Daniels
Former President Donald Trump has been accused of orchestrating a $130,000 payment to porn movie actress Stormy Daniels to conceal their alleged affair during the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election.
Additionally, he is facing allegations of issuing fraudulent financial statements. The payment in question was executed by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to prevent Daniels from disclosing her story to the media before the election.
The sentencing for this case has been delayed until July 11, and there is uncertainty surrounding the potential consequences for the former president.
While some legal experts anticipate the possibility of a prison sentence, international analysts suggest that the penalty may be limited to a financial fine.
Will prison sentences be imposed? Judgment on July 11
However, we will have to wait until July 11 to find out the court’s final decision. It cannot be determined based on predictions alone. Meanwhile, how Donald Trump will reconcile this judgement with his presidential campaign is another problem.
It is no secret that the possibility of some disadvantage to him is more widespread. The stigma of being convicted before the court is a disadvantage to him. This is why Americans pay more attention to such matters.
However, Trump seems to have a different approach to this issue. He emphasizes that he cannot be swayed from his path to victory by such decisions and asserts that Americans have faith in him.
