Donald Trump mocked as top Republicans believe he ‘could be in prison’ during GOP presidential nomination
WASHINGTON, DC: In a peculiar situation, former President Donald Trump is facing the possibility of being behind bars when he is expected to accept the Republican presidential nomination in July, as per Mediaite.
Trump was convicted last week on 34 felony counts related to a hush money scheme during his 2016 campaign, and he will be sentenced on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee.
Concern over Donald Trump being 'in prison' during GOP nomination
According to CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, top Republicans are privately expressing concern that Trump "could be in prison when he accepts the nomination".
Costa told Margaret Brennan on CBS' 'Face the Nation', "There's a real concern that some traditional Republican, suburban Republicans, might look at someone being called a convicted felon and say, 'I really can't go there,' even as it motivates so many of Trump's core supporters."
While Trump has dismissed the conviction as the result of "a rigged, disgraceful trial," legal experts believe the odds of the verdict being overturned before the November election are slim.
CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford stated, "There is, I think, zero chance this is going to be overturned before November," adding, "once you get into the appeals process, the odds are not good, and not good for Donald Trump" of getting the conviction overturned.
The conviction for falsifying business records could lead to a prison sentence of up to four years.
Although Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has not indicated whether prosecutors will seek jail time, Costa suggested that Trump's behavior during the trial could sway the judge toward imprisonment.
"The judge cleared the courtroom because he was so frustrated with the defense and one of the witnesses that was being called. Trump violated the gag order multiple times," Costa explained.
Republicans' concerns about Donald Trump's potential incarceration spark mockery online
As news of Republicans' concerns about Trump's potential incarceration spread, the internet was quick to ridicule the former president.
One user commented, "At his next sentencing, he will not be a 'first time offender.'"
Another remarked, "Donald J. Trump is Amercian History's Biggest Loser! Congrats, Donny!!! You Made a List!!!!"
A third user wrote, " Trump would be the laughingstock of the universe."
Another user suggested, "Don't think that DJT will never see a day in jail but a fine and community service like cleaning Central Park would be poetic justice and fitting."
One user mentioned, "'Video of Trump's 50 minute post conviction rant must be placed in the time capsule at the cornerstone of a new psychiatric hospital."
A sixth user posted, "The Felon-in-Chief wanted them to find 11,780 votes, but all they could come upon with is 12."
Another user wrote, "Here's an idea: don't nominate the convicted felon."
Lastly, a user said, "Fun Fact: Donnie not only has to take a drug test, but a REAL PSYCH EVALUATION before his sentencing. That will really be fun."
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