Why Trump can still run for president after his conviction
In a historic moment that could have a major impact on his campaign for a second presidential term, a Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents related to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
In a historic moment that could have a major impact on his campaign for a second presidential term, a Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents related to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Though the outcome of his campaign against President Joe Biden won't be known until voters head to the polls in November, it's clear that he can continue on his path as the GOP presidential nominee, despite his conviction.
The Constitution lays out a clear set of guidelines, or rules, for those seeking to be the next president. But the criteria, outlined in Article II, Section 1, are brief: A candidates must be a "natural born Citizen" (largely taken to mean born in the U.S.), be at least 35 years old and have lived in America for 14 years.
"There are no other qualifications other than those in the Constitution," NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst Chuck Rosenberg, a former U.S. attorney, said following Thursday's verdict.
"There's just three" requirements, Rosenberg added.
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