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Donald Trump has become the first former, or serving, US president to be convicted of a crime.
Trump has been found to have falsified business records to conceal payments over an alleged affair with the porn star Stormy Daniels.
The former president hit out after being convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his criminal trial in Manhattan, New York.
Speaking after the verdict, Trump said: “This was a disgrace. This was a rigged trial by a conflicted judge who is corrupt”.
Sentencing is due to take place on July 11, and there is a possibility of a potential prison sentence – although, experts say a fine is more likely. He is expected to appeal regardless.
Nothing about Thursday’s events stops Trump from running in November, even if he does end up in jail.
The US constitution stipulates only that a presidential candidate must be at least 35, be a “natural-born” citizen and have lived in the country for at least 14 years.
One of the questions thrown up by the Manhattan verdict is whether the June 27 debate will even go ahead now.
Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, explains the significance of the conviction, and what we know about the potential sentences Trump is now facing.
In part two, we’re joined by Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director of the US and Americas Programme at Chatham House.
If he is jailed, can he still vote?
We look at the wider significance of Donald Trump’s conviction and whether or not it could impact the US presidential election.
Dr Vinjamuri discusses the US reaction, if this will affect Trump’s bid to be re-elected to the White House, and what voters ultimately look for in a candidate.
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