{"id":6093,"date":"2025-01-10T16:58:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=6093"},"modified":"2025-01-10T17:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:08:51","slug":"trump-to-take-office-with-criminal-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/international\/trump-to-take-office-with-criminal-record\/6093\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump to Take Office With Criminal Record"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Web Desk<\/strong> &#8212; In a courtroom decision that has drawn global attention, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump avoided jail time in the hush money case but not without significant consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A New York judge ruled that while Trump won\u2019t face imprisonment or fines, his criminal record will now include the crime of paying hush money to suppress damaging allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision cements Trump\u2019s place in history as the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal record. The case revolves around allegations of a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, which prosecutors argued was aimed at covering up an affair to safeguard his path to the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Historic Ruling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The May ruling, which upheld charges against Trump, marked the first time a former president was convicted of such allegations. Trump was charged with 34 counts, all of which were confirmed by the jury. Legal experts have highlighted the unprecedented nature of these events, emphasizing their potential implications for future presidential candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lies Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sentencing hearing, initially set for July 11, 2024, has seen multiple delays. Despite the legal battles, Trump remains defiant, dismissing the charges as politically motivated and vowing to continue his presidential campaign undeterred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruling has sparked debate across political and legal circles, with some calling it a victory for accountability and others framing it as an attack on democracy. As Trump prepares to take office with this shadow looming over his presidency, the world watches how this historic chapter unfolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk &#8212; In a courtroom decision that has drawn global attention, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump avoided jail time in the hush money case but not without significant consequences. 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