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Trump's Hush Money Conviction: Implications and Consequences

President-elect Trump's hush money conviction results in a criminal record with implications for voting rights, firearm possession, and business opportunities.

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Trump has maintained his innocence, claiming the case is politically motivated.
How Trump's sentencing affects his voting eligibility and gun ownership
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A judge ended the case Friday with a sentence of an unconditional discharge, closing the case with no punishment.
Trump Can Vote After Sentencing But Loses Gun Rights
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But unless the conviction for falsifying business records is someday overturned, Trump will have felonies on his criminal record, which will affect some of his rights.
Trump can still vote after sentencing, but can’t own a gun and will have to turn over DNA sample
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A judge ended the case Friday with a sentence of an unconditional discharge, closing the case with no punishment.
Trump can still vote after sentencing, but can't own a gun and will have to turn over DNA sample
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Updated: Jan 10th, 2025, 4:31 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge after a hush money conviction, affecting his voting and firearm rights. He retains the right to hold federal office and travel internationally but may face restrictions in certain business sectors. The possibility of a state pardon appears unlikely as Trump maintains his innocence and claims political motivation behind the charges.

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