Former President Donald Trump was recently convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a New York criminal court. The charges were related to payments made to a former pornographic actress during the 2016 election cycle. Despite this conviction, Trump remains eligible to run for president as there are no constitutional restrictions on presidential candidates based on criminal records.
The Constitution outlines specific requirements for presidential candidates, including being natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, and having resided in the U.S. for at least 14 years. Trump meets these criteria, allowing him to potentially seek the White House again.
Although Trump has not yet been sentenced in the case, the possibility of prison time exists. This situation marks a historic moment as Trump is the first former U.S. president to be found guilty of committing felony crimes. Throughout the legal proceedings, Trump has maintained his innocence, dismissing the case as a 'witch hunt' and 'sham' orchestrated by the Biden administration in anticipation of the 2024 election.
