A Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty Thursday on 34 counts related to falsifying business records supposedly to cover up “hush money” payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Now, Trump could face prison time.
Judge Juan Merchan will issue Trump’s sentence on July 11. So, what happens between now and the sentencing? And if Trump is given a prison sentence, can he still run for president and even be sworn into office? Hans von Spakovsky, Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” top news edition to explain.
Listen to the podcast or read the lightly edited transcript below:
Virginia Allen: The jury for former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan found Trump guilty on Thursday on all 34 counts. Trump is now a convicted felon. So, how did we get here and what happens next? Here with us to…
