The Legal and Political Conundrum of a Convicted Trump

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Experts say that legally, former President Donald Trump could still become president even if he is convicted of a crime, as there are no constitutional obstacles preventing someone who has been charged or convicted from seeking or taking office. The Constitution only lists three requirements to become president: being a natural born citizen, 35 years or older, and a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years. Trump was indicted last week in New York, and the charges have not been publicly announced.
Topics:nation#criminal-charges#donald-trump#gop-nomination#indictment#politics#presidential-qualifications
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