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FiveThirtyEight Politics

Reaction Podcast: Trump Found Guilty

May 31, 2024
33:21
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Former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth and 538's political analyst Nathaniel Rakich discuss the legal and political implications of Trump's guilty verdict on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, including potential sentencing options, impact on the upcoming election, analysis of national polls, and voter sentiment following recent events.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to hush money payments.
  • The guilty verdict may lead to shifts in public opinion and potentially impact future elections.

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Trump Found Guilty in 34 Counts of Falsifying Business Records

In a historic turn of events, former President Trump has been convicted of a felony in all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the hush money case. The jury found that these records were part of a scheme to conceal illegal campaign contributions to Trump's candidacy. Although an appeals process is expected, this marks the first time a former president has been charged criminally, let alone found guilty of a felony.

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