What lies ahead for Trump after guilty verdict
Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying documents to conceal an adulterous affair. What's next?
2024-06-03T19:27:00+00:00
- What’s ahead for Trump?
- Can he still run for president?
- What if he goes to jail?
The recent guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy nationwide.
The Republican was convicted on 34 charges of falsifying documents to conceal an adulterous affair.
Trump was seeking to protect his presidential campaign in 2016.
Doubts after the verdict have focused on whether he can be president after being found guilty or if he will end up in prison.
When will Trump be sentenced?
The sentence, to be announced on July 11, will be handed down just days before the Republican National Convention.
At this convention, scheduled for July 15, Trump is expected to be officially nominated as the party’s candidate.
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Judge Juan Merchan announced that he will impose the sentence at 10 a.m. (14:00 GMT) on July 11.
Trump faces a possible sentence ranging from probation to four years in prison, according to EFE.
The severity of the sentence will depend on Judge Merchan’s assessment of the 34 charges.
These charges include falsifying documents to cover up «hush money» payments meant to keep an extramarital relationship secret.
The U.S. Constitution sets three basic requirements to be president. You must be at least 35 years old, be a U.S. citizen and have resided in the country for at least 14 years.
None of these conditions exclude a person convicted of a criminal offense, according to AS.
Even if Donald Trump were sentenced to prison, he could legally continue his campaign.
Moreover, if he wins the election on November 5, the Republican could assume the presidency.
The Constitution does not prevent a convict from holding the office of president.
This situation presents an unprecedented and complex scenario, as to date, no president has served their term from prison.
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