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SanAndreasX said:

Machiavellian said:

Out of all of the indictments, this is probably the worse one for Trump.  I always thought it was dumb when the special prosecutor was put on the case that in typical Trump fashion he attack this man and his family probably making it personal.  I know his lawyers were like damn man, we may need to negotiate with him do not make it hard.  The charges are huge because one they care jail time but worse, you cannot hold any public office if you are convicted.  I always thought this was the case that Trump should have been way more open to settle but in again typical Trump fashion is to double down which was never the smart move in this situation.  If any of the info we have heard concerning this case is true.  Its seems like he is going to burn for something that was truly his own damn stupid fault.

There's actually nothing in the Constitution that bars felons from becoming President, Senators, or Representatives. All of those offices specify only age and citizenship requirements. Only the Senate can bar people who otherwise meet citizenship and age requirements from holding office, and only after the person in question is convicted by the Senate in an impeachment trial. Even with a felony conviction, Trump could still be elected President. It would create an unprecedented political crisis, but a felony conviction in itself is not a disqualification. 

Charges do not legally bar Trump from running for President - New York Times

Aren't there states that won't allow an application from a felon so while they can still try to get elected they would do so at a disadvantage?