'He knows what this means': Internet divided as Trump set to lose his rights following his felony conviction in hush money trial

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: As per Thursday’s court decision, former President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies pertaining to the falsification of hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

This verdict could potentially lead to the loss of certain individual liberties for Trump, such as the right to vote and the right to own firearms, according to DailyMail.

The sentencing for these convictions is scheduled for July 11, and the outcome of this hearing will determine the extent of former President Trump's retained rights and any potential limitations on his liberties.

What individual liberties and rights might Donald Trump lose?

Restoring voting rights for felons in Florida is widely regarded as a challenging process.

However, due to Florida's practice of adopting the disenfranchisement regulations of other states, former President Donald Trump would be eligible to vote under the New York rule enforced by Florida, provided that he is not incarcerated on Election Day.

Consequently, should Trump avoid imprisonment following his sentencing, he would have the opportunity to participate in the November election, potentially casting a vote for himself.

Blair Bowie, an attorney with the Campaign Legal Center, told NBC News that "the only way he wouldn’t be able to vote is if he is in prison on Election Day."

According to legal experts, the likelihood of the 77-year-old MAGA figurehead being unable to vote in the upcoming November election is exceedingly slim.

While facing the possibility of a maximum of four years in prison on each count, it is considered highly improbable that he will serve jail time as a non-violent first offender.

Even if a decision to imprison him was made, the appeal process could delay any incarceration until after the election, allowing him to retain his voting rights.

Additionally, the loss of his right to bear arms depends on serving more than a year in prison, and the possibility of being barred from jury service can be mitigated by completing all terms of the sentence, including parole or probation.

Furthermore, a felony conviction may restrict individuals from receiving security clearances, except in the case of being elected president, in which one would receive the highest level of clearance despite a criminal record.

Mixed reactions on social media to Trump's conviction and political future

One X user remarked, "The first outlaw President is a few months away from the biggest political 'f**k you' in American history. Bank on it."

Another user said, "The man is convicted of defrauding documents. I Repeat, 'documents.' And there are still Americans wanting a man like that as their president. How bizarre!!!"

Another user wrote, "An embarrassing show trial."

One user claimed, "That is the face of a convicted felon. That's a reality check. He knows what this means. That's the face of a loser."

Another X user argued, "It will be overturned on appeal."

Finally, this user tweeted, "Most importantly it doesn’t bar him from contesting in November 2024!"

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