Jurors in New York found Trump guilty on 34 counts at the end of May.
The trial was related to hiding illegal money for a porn actress to get benefits in the 2016 presidential election campaign. This was the first time in the history of the United States that a former president was convicted of a crime.
Judge Juan Mercan must now decide whether a decision from the Supreme Court can be applied to the case. This means that presidents have broad immunity for their official activities. If Merchan were to grant a request from Trump’s defense, the guilty verdict against him in May would likely be postponed.
However, if the judge rejects the application, the question would still be whether the advertisement, which is currently planned for the end of November, would stand. In the worst case scenario, Trump could theoretically face several years in prison. Observers believe this punishment is highly unlikely after his re-election. A sentence, for example, could also be interpreted as a statement.
Convicted President of the USA
In early November, Trump was re-elected as US President as a convicted felon – his victory against Democrat Kamala Harris was also the first time in the country’s history. The sentence was originally supposed to be announced in mid-September. But then Judge Merchan granted Trump’s request that the punishment not be announced until after the presidential election.
Trump’s defense had already tried every means during the trial to block and stop the proceedings altogether. Trump’s lawyers then came in handy with the Supreme Court’s largely conservative ruling.
Although the New York financial case is primarily dependent on Trump’s actions as a presidential candidate before the 2016 election, it is not within his term as president from 2017. But the Supreme Court’s ruling also says that official acts by presidents cannot be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. Trump’s lawyers argue that the prosecution in the case also relied on evidence from Trump’s time in the White House.
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In what ways do you believe the trial and conviction of a former president might affect public trust in the judicial system and its treatment of political figures?
Juror Guest 1: How did you reach your decision to find former President Trump guilty on 34 counts? What were some of the main pieces of evidence that convinced you of his involvement in hiding illegal money for a porn actress?
Juror Guest 2: Can you explain your understanding of the potential immunity granted to former presidents in the United States? How did this factor into your deliberations during the trial?
Host: Turning our attention to the recent re-election of former President Trump, what do you make of his victory occurring as a convicted felon? How do you think this may shape his presidency moving forward?
Juror Guest 1: As someone who was involved in the case against President Trump, how did you navigate through the high-profile nature of the trial and the intense media scrutiny that came with it?
Juror Guest 2: Looking towards the future, what kind of precedent do you think this trial and subsequent verdict sets for other high-profile individuals or politicians who may face similar accusations? Do you believe that this decision will have a lasting impact on campaign finance laws and transparency?
Host: Now, with the sentence scheduled for November 29th, there are ongoing discussions about Judge Merchan potentially considering an appeal from President Trump’s legal team. As jurors, what are your thoughts on this potential outcome? And lastly, how do you think the political landscape may shift now that there is a president who has been found guilty of criminal activity?
