The indictment and other ongoing criminal investigations of Donald Trump raise the question of whether or not a felon can run for president. While it may seem like a straightforward question, the answer is more complicated than one might expect. Is a felon legally permitted to run for president? We answered this reader question in a recent live chat.
The short answer is that even if Trump is convicted, the charges against him won't disqualify him from the presidency, legal experts tell us. There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving. However, it's worth noting that being a convicted felon could impact a person's ability to get on the ballot in some states.
Former President Trump can still be elected president if indicted -- or even convicted -- in any of the state and federal probes he is currently facing. While a conviction could certainly impact his chances of being elected, it wouldn't automatically disqualify him from running.
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president to face criminal charges. This has sparked a lot of discussion about the implications of a sitting president being indicted or convicted. While it's certainly a possibility, it's important to remember that the Constitution doesn't explicitly prevent someone in this situation from serving.
A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump. The specific state felony charges, reports The New York Times, are still sealed, but they are related to an investigation into Trump's finances and business dealings. While this is certainly a significant development, it doesn't mean that Trump is automatically disqualified from running for president again in the future.
Can Donald Trump still run or serve as president after being found liable in case vs. E. Jean Carroll? Yes. Civil court verdicts don't expel someone from the presidency. However, it's worth noting that a civil liability finding could impact Trump's chances of being elected.
The constitution is clear about what qualifies a person to run for president. Indictment, even conviction, can't prevent Trump from running if he chooses to do so. However, it's worth noting that being a convicted felon could impact a person's ability to get on the ballot in some states.
In conclusion, the question of whether or not a felon can run for president is more complicated than one might expect. While there is nothing in the Constitution that explicitly prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving, being a convicted felon could impact a person's ability to get on the ballot in some states. Regardless of whether or not Trump is convicted, he could still run for president in the future if he chooses to do so.
