Americanswers! After Trump’s conviction, what’s next?
Jun 3, 2024
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Exploring the aftermath of Trump's conviction, the podcast delves into the potential for civil unrest and how Republicans are reconsidering their support. Analysis includes legal challenges for a convicted felon running for president, Nikki Haley's shifting perspectives on Trump, and the impact on voter sentiments and political alliances in battleground states.
Convicted felons may face travel restrictions to certain countries, but diplomatic factors could influence decisions.
Private companies have differing rules on felons holding office positions, impacting Trump's ability to continue running his business.
Deep dives
Laws around convicted felons' rights to vote in the US
In the US, voting rights for convicted felons vary by state. Some states like Florida allow felons to vote after serving their sentences and meeting specific conditions. However, in other states like New York, felons can vote as long as they are not in prison. Contrary to popular belief, there is no constitutional rule prohibiting a convicted felon from running for president.
Restrictions on convicted felons traveling to certain countries
Several countries, including the UK, Canada, China, Japan, India, and Israel, prohibit convicted felons from entering. While exceptions can be made, in theory, a convicted felon like Trump could face travel restrictions to these countries. However, given his status as a former president, diplomatic considerations may influence such decisions.
Implications of Trump's conviction on his business interests
In the US, private companies like Trump's corporation have different rules regarding felons holding office positions compared to publicly traded companies. There are regulations allowing the SEC to ban felons from serving on the boards of public companies, but these rules do not necessarily apply to privately held businesses like Trump's. Consequently, Trump could continue running his business despite his felony conviction.
Former President Donald Trump is now the first former US president to be criminally convicted. The historic verdict has drawn Americasters from all over the world to send in their burning questions: Could the fallout trigger civil unrest? Is Trump’s status causing Republicans to think twice about supporting him?
Marianna and Anthony tackle all these questions and more in this special edition of Americanswers!
HOSTS:
* Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent
* Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
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This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Catherine Fusillo and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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