Is it possible that former President Donald Trump could run for president in 2024, especially after his conviction in the hush money case on Wednesday?
Legal experts say Trump can still run in the White House election.
The 77-year-old former president was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in the hush money trial. Donald Trump has become the first former US president to run for president as a felon.
Under the United States Constitution, a presidential candidate must be at least 35 years old, be a “natural-born” citizen, and have resided in the United States for at least 14 years. There are no restrictions prohibiting people with criminal records from applying.
However, voter sentiment could play a big role in this election. At least 53% of swing state voters would not vote for Trump if he were convicted, a Bloomberg poll found.
Another Quinnipiac University poll indicated that 6% of Trump supporters might reconsider their vote. This could be decisive for Donald Trump.
According to the court order, Trump will remain free and is scheduled to return to court on July 11 for sentencing. However, he plans to appeal his conviction. The lengthy appeals process could extend beyond the November election, according to legal experts.
But Trump will face considerable challenges and uncertainties in his campaign.
