Hush Money Trial: Can Donald Trump self-pardon from the case if he gets re-elected as US President?
Donald Trump's conviction in the hush money trial, a new legal question has emerged: Can Trump pardon himself? Found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records, Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. The Manhattan jury determined that Trump had disguised a hush money reimbursement as legal expenses to cover up a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
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Trump's Conviction and Sentencing
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursTrump’s sentencing is scheduled for July 11. The possible penalties range from probation to community service, but if jail or prison time is imposed, Trump is expected to remain free while he appeals, as per a report by USA Today. Resolving his appeals could extend beyond the upcoming US elections.
Presidential Pardons and Their Limits
Even if Trump wins the presidency in the upcoming elections, he will not have the power to pardon himself in this case. Presidential pardons apply only to federal cases, not state cases. Thus, his conviction in New York is beyond the reach of a presidential pardon, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.
However, Trump, if re-elected, could delay his confinement until after his presidential term expires. Current legal precedents suggest he could also postpone his Georgia election interference trial until he leaves office.
The Possibility of a Self-Pardon
During his presidency, Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani suggested
