Trump’s conviction for covering up bribery of a former porn star sends the November presidential election into uncharted territory.

Trump’s conviction for 34 crimes related to falsifying documents and accounting records to cover up a $130,000 payment to his former lover sets a historical precedent and throws the next presidential candidates into unknown territory in an America that is more polarized than ever. Analysts are divided on whether Trump’s conviction will harm or benefit voters, with some polls showing that parts of the Republican electorate, especially young people and women, admit they have reconsidered their vote, although early signs after the verdict were both favorable. and audacious, campaign fundraising broke all records within hours of the verdict.

As Trump left court on Thursday, he stressed that “the true verdict will be on November 5th,” when Americans are called to the polls. “This was a rigged trial. We tried to move the court to a place where we could have a fair trial, but they refused. We tried to change the judge so that he would not be so biased, but they refused. No one has ever seen anything like it. All this was orchestrated by Biden and his people. The judge was in full coordination with the White House and the Department of Justice,” he said this Friday at a press conference.

The verdict will become known only on July 11. Trump faces a maximum penalty of four years in prison, but it is unlikely that he will be sentenced to actual prison time as it is a misdemeanor crime, he has no prior criminal record and because of his advanced age (77). Most likely, he will be sentenced to probation and a large fine. Only after the verdict is passed will the former president be able to appeal, making it unlikely that a final decision will be made before the election.

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“NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW”
President Joe Biden said this Friday that Trump’s conviction shows that “no one is above the law.” “Donald Trump had the opportunity to defend himself in court,” Biden emphasized, rejecting accusations of political persecution. “There is only one way to keep Trump out of the Oval Office: at the ballot box.”

Other solutions
Trump faces three more lawsuits: for attempting to manipulate elections, interfering in elections in Georgia and stealing classified documents.

“HIDDEN” WITNESS
The former actress told the court that she met Trump at a golf tournament in 2006 and that he invited her to dinner in his hotel room. He was wearing silk pajamas, said they reminded him of his daughter, and asked to hit him with a magazine. When he came out of the bathroom, Trump was lying on the bed in his underwear, and they ended up having sex.

AND NOW?
Can Trump be arrested?
This is unlikely given his advanced age, lack of criminal record and the fact that forgery is considered a minor crime. Most likely you will be fined.

Can you appeal?
After the verdict is announced on July 11, the former president’s lawyers have 30 days to indicate their intention to appeal and another six months to file a formal appeal. In this case, you can appeal to the Supreme Court.

Can you run a campaign and get elected?
Nothing in the US Constitution prevents a convicted person from running for president and being elected. Ultimately, Trump could be elected president even if he is in prison.

Can you forgive yourself?
If elected, Trump could throw out the two cases he is charged with in federal court (election interference and document diversion), but he would not have the power to dismiss the Georgia case or the Stormy Daniels case, which are pending in the state. level.