"It's okay, I'm fighting for our country... I'm fighting for our Constitution." (D.T.).
The deliberations surrounding Trump's trial in New York have kept the public on tenterhooks, culminating in an unprecedented decision that sets a significant precedent in the American judicial sphere. At 77 years old, the magnate has maintained his innocence, vehemently denying any involvement in the alleged 2006 encounter with Daniels that has been the epicenter of this complex legal saga.
Trump will receive his sentence on July 11 after being found guilty of the 34 criminal charges by the jury.
While awaiting his sentence, Trump will continue to campaign to reclaim the White House and is expected to appeal. Neither the conviction nor any sentence prevents him from holding the office of the president.
The implications at a glance:
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Continuity in the public sphere: The conviction does not inhibit Trump from continuing his political campaign or assuming a public office if elected, thus preserving his presence in the American political arena.
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Unhindered candidacy: Despite the conviction, Trump still retains the possibility to run as a candidate in future elections, including the 2024 presidential race.
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Option for appeal: Trump could appeal the judgment and seek to overturn the conviction through higher court processes.
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Impact on his political career: While the conviction represents a significant blow, Trump is not necessarily out of the political arena, retaining the ability to continue participating in the public sphere.
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Potential alternative penalties: Although the maximum sentence is four years in prison, it is common for individuals convicted of similar offenses to receive lighter penalties such as fines or probation.
"But the conviction is, nevertheless, an extraordinary loss for Trump, which will reverberate in politics and in the upcoming presidential elections. It is also a great victory for the Manhattan prosecutors who presented a local case with immense national implications, even after their federal counterparts refused to bring charges against Trump for the matter years earlier," wrote The Washington Post.
The complexity of the 34 charges for which Trump has been convicted, related to the manipulation of financial documents of his business empire, the Trump Organization, to conceal the payment to Daniels, casts a shadow over the legacy of the 45th President of the United States. This chapter in his history with the adult film actress, stemming from an encounter at a golf tournament in 2006, has been meticulously unraveled in a judicial process that has captured the world's attention.
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Ultimately, the verdict against Donald Trump resonates as a reminder that no individual, no matter how powerful, is exempt from being held accountable by the law.
This judicial milestone will mark a before and after in the American political narrative, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's history.
Important note:
It is also true that amidst a world of so much corruption and vested interests, the handling of cases has exhibited many nuances of media manipulation and public opinion.
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If the appeal were to reveal that part or all of this conviction was politically driven, by factors unrelated to justice and its application, the United States of America would face a new challenge, and this is the dubious reflection of non-obvious situations, such as in Maduro's dictatorship preventing Corina Machado from being elected, imprisoning and pursuing his opponents, similar situations faced by political rivals of Putin, or in Brazil where Bolsonaro is also subject to judicial pressure.
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