Mr. Trump Has Been Found Guilty On 34 Felony Counts In A New York Court. What’s Next For Him?

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Donald John Trump was found guilty last Thursday in what was called the hush money trial. He was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and conspiring to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. His sentencing date will be July 11th which will be days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Will he go to prison? I don’t think he will. This will be the first time in American history that a former president has become a convicted felon. America, let that sink into your thinking. Mr. Trump has called the trial rigged and a disgrace. The 12-person jury deliberated roughly 12 hours to reach this unanimous verdict. Trump supporters like Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Mitch McConnell have voiced their strong opposition to the guilty verdict. However, Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney said, “We follow the law without fear or favor. I did my job.” This guilty decision has most Republicans in an uproar and foaming at the mouth. The former president has been saying for months he did nothing wrong. He has been spouting these words for so long that he has millions of people believing him....