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Former United States President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 charges against him, making him the first former president in American history to be formally convicted of a felony.
Trump has had dozens of charges against him in multiple states across four different cases-- this one was in New York City. He was allegedly involved in a hush money scandal involving actress Stormy Daniels, and was put on trial in Manhattan for 34 counts of falsifying business records after the hush money scandal. His lawyer, Michael Cohen, was also involved and was put on the stand during the trial. In the end, a unanimous decision was required to reach a verdict, and the jury unanimously voted Trump guilty.
This is horrible publicity for him, but Trump and other Republicans have strongly denied the claims. House Speaker Mike Johnson said it was a “shameful day in American history," and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance stated that the verdict was a “disgrace to the judicial system.” Texas Senator John Cornyn also commented, saying “this verdict is a disgrace, and this trial should have never happened.” Trump himself condemned the decision and stated that the entire case was rigged. Other Trump supporters reacted fiercely and with fury online, and protesters quickly gathered in front of the Manhattan courthouse following the release of the verdict. Meanwhile, Democrats and anti-Trump citizens were swift to back up the decision of the jury online and in counterprotests at the courthouse, supporting them for upholding the law, and incumbent President Joe Biden said that the verdict confirmed that "no one is above the law."
Trump, despite the allegations, is still allowed to run for president. According to the U.S. Constitution, a person can run for president if they were born in the U.S, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the country for at least 14 years. Trump meets all of the requirements, and the Constitution says nothing about the person in question being convicted. In fact, a man named Eugene Debs ran for president in 1920 while in jail.
His sentencing has been scheduled for 10 am EDT on July 11 by Judge Juan Merchan, but that could be delayed by his appeal. Trump is sure to appeal the decision, just as he has appealed all of the other verdicts against him, which could possibly delay his sentencing. However, he could be subject to probation or up to 4 years in jail per count he is guilty of-- with a maximum of 20 years in jail. It is all up to Judge Merchan-- there is a lot riding on his decision. If Trump is sent to jail, it could be even worse for his presidential campaign.
Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In the olden days, people used to use pig bladders to store paint. They would tie them up with string and then prick the bladder to get the paint out. The only issue would be that the bladders would occasionally burst, sending paint everywhere. However, that all changed in 1841, when John G. Rand invented proper paint tubes.
Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): In life one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special day – or to celebrate each special day. (Rasheed Ogunlaru)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Foist (verb) - Foist, which is almost always used with on or upon, is used when someone forces another person to accept something, usually something that is not good or is not wanted. Foist can also mean “to pass off as genuine or worthy.”
In a Sentence: I don’t want to foist anything on you, but if you like this old quilt you’re welcome to have it.
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