The conviction, and even imprisonment, will not bar Trump from continuing his White House pursuit. Trump's next course of action will be to appeal once his sentencing has taken place. Trump faces three other felony indictments, but the New York case may be the only one to reach a conclusion before the November election, adding to the significance of the outcome. Though the legal and historical implications of the verdict are readily apparent, the political consequences are less so given its potential to reinforce rather than reshape already hardened opinions about Trump. Ahead of the verdict, Trump’s campaign had argued that, no matter the jury's decision, the outcome was unlikely to sway voters and that the election would be decided by issues such as inflation.

Source: Indian Express May 31, 2024 14:05 UTC