Trump's Dual Path: Presidency or Prison?

Former President Trump faces a critical juncture as he awaits sentencing on 34 felony convictions, scheduled three weeks after Election Day. Winning the presidency could halt his legal troubles, as a sitting president cannot be prosecuted, and Trump has vowed to dismiss the federal cases against him. However, if he loses, he could face jail time, particularly from his Manhattan fraud conviction. Trump's legal team is working to delay proceedings, but if sentencing occurs, he could receive prison time, probation, or a lesser penalty, despite his lack of remorse and repeated violations of a gag order.