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'You're all owned by China!': Rage at the Trump conviction
Jun 2, 2024
Dr. Emma Shortis from The Australia Institute discusses potential fallout from Trump's conviction, including risks of violence and disorder in the already tense election campaign. They delve into the legal complexities of a convicted president running for office, the impact on re-election chances, chaos in donation campaigns, and historical tensions fueling the Trump phenomenon.
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Quick takeaways
- Trump's felony conviction may escalate political violence, adding uncertainty to an already turbulent election campaign.
- Despite Trump's conviction, he could still run for president, facing logistical challenges and potential legal battles.
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Trump's Conviction on Felony Counts and Reactions
Donald Trump has been convicted on all thirty-four felony counts related to falsifying business records to hide an affair with a porn star. Trump and his supporters claim it's a politically motivated attack on him, while the Biden administration has remained relatively quiet. The conviction has significant implications, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases involving Trump's behavior during and after his presidency. Despite the conviction, there are doubts about whether Trump will actually face jail time given his legal team's history of appeals and delays.
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