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Dustin Jones

Yes, Trump can run for president if he's indicted, but winning is a different story

Former President Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest over his social media platform Truth Social last Saturday claiming he will be arrested on bogus charges. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

In the face of his mounting legal troubles, former President Donald Trump has promised to stay the course on his 2024 run for the White House even if he's charged with a crime. At least one expert says though there's nothing legally stopping him from running again, an indictment with criminal charges could kill his chances at reelection.

According to Lonna Atkeson, director of Florida State University's LeRoy Collins Institute, voters are often willing to look the other way or give candidates benefit of the doubt when it comes to allegations, rumors and other political attacks.

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