Does Donald Trump Have the Right to Run for 2024 President After Indictment
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| The Indictment Can't Stop Donald Trump From Being Elected President |
Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a grand jury in Manhattan. This makes Trump the first former president (or a U.S. president) in the history of the United States to be indicted for a criminal offense. The indictment handed down by the grand jury is expected to be made public in the days to come.
The hush money payments that Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen made in 2016 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in exchange for her not going public with allegations that she had an affair with Trump have been under investigation by the grand jury. Michael Cohen has denied making the payments.
Trump has denied having an affair with Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, but he has admitted to reimbursing Cohen for money given to her. Daniels is also known by her birth name, Stephanie Clifford.
The indictment prompted the former president to give a furious statement, during which he referred to it as "political persecution."
Even if he were to be indicted for a crime, Trump told reporters at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference that he would "absolutely" continue to run for president of the United States of America.
Will Donald Trump to be the US Presidential Candidate 2024?
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| Donald Trump can still run for president after his indictment—and even govern from jail |
As Trump campaigns for the nomination of the Republican Party for president in 2024, this action has given rise to a number of legal questions, one of which is the following: do criminal charges disqualify Trump from being elected president?
Even if Trump is found guilty of the charges brought against him, he will not be disqualified from running for the presidency as a result of those charges.
Despite the fact that a Manhattan grand jury has indicted him on criminal charges, former President Donald Trump is free to run for president again in 2024, and he will almost certainly do so.
There is nothing in the Constitution of the United States that prevents a person from running for president even if they are currently facing charges, and even a conviction would not prevent them from holding the highest office in the country.
According to the constitution, anyone who was born in the United States, is at least 35 years old, and has been a citizen of the United States for at least 14 years is eligible to run for president. Even if he were to be incarcerated, the legal system would not prevent Donald Trump from continuing his presidential campaign while he is facing criminal charges.
According to the 14th Amendment, it is illegal for anyone who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" to hold elected office in the United States.
In the House of Representatives, Donald Trump was found guilty of "incitement of insurrection" for his role in the attack on the United States Capitol that took place on January 6, 2021, but he was found not guilty in the Senate.
The investigation into Trump's role in the attack on Congress on January 6 is being conducted by a special counsel, and the former president could still face charges related to this matter.
The ObstaclesEven if Trump were to be convicted of a crime, it is possible that the law would still allow him to run for president; however, there are a number of obstacles that would make it more difficult for him to campaign. Trump will need more than the 25%-30% of the Republican electorate who are assumed to be in his corner no matter what if he wants to win the party's nomination in the coming months, when the field of Republican candidates is expected to shrink. An indictment could limit his ability to gain support from a wider audience. |
What Happen If Trump Would Be In Jail: Running from Prison
A presidential candidate might face federal or state charges and conviction. Sometimes, federal charges brought by the Department of Justice can seem more serious than a state indictment.
Everyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. However, if the president were to be convicted and sentenced to time in state or federal prison, the limitations on his freedom would severely hinder his ability to serve as president.
Trump remains the front-runner in the 2024 Republican field, with the support of 44% of Republicans in a March Reuters/Ipsos, ahead of DeSantis' 30% support.
After an indictment, what are next steps for Trump?
Like with every defendant who turns themselves in, Trump would be fingerprinted and given a mug photo after his private surrender.
The next court date would then be an arraignment hearing in New York.
According to the Department of Justice, the hearing will be where the judge lays out the charges against Trump, and where he may enter a plea.
By reaching a plea bargain with prosecutors, a defendant can avoid trial and potentially receive a reduced sentence. Considering Trump's protestations of innocence, I find that highly improbable.
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