Donald Trump Convicted: Can He Still Run for President?
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Donald Trump Convicted: Can He Still Run for President? Following a New York jury's verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. This development raises pertinent questions about his future political endeavors and voting rights, as reported by CNN. Eligibility to Run for President Despite the conviction, Trump can still run for president. The US Constitution outlines three prerequisites for presidential candidates: natural-born citizenship, a minimum age of 35, and at least 14 years of US residency. Trump satisfies all these criteria, making him eligible to run for the presidency again. Impact of the 14th Amendment The 14th Amendment imposes restrictions on individuals engaged in insurrection. However, invoking this restriction requires a special law by Congress, which is an unlikely scenario in the current political landscape. Sentencing and Political Implications Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled Trump's sente...