Can a convicted felon also be President of the United States?

As we wait for the Manhattan jury's verdict in former President Trump's criminal trial many have asked, if he becomes a convicted felon can he still run for President and if he wins, can he hold the office of President? This video answers those questions and explains what the US Constitution says and what the state of New York says.

[marcusandericajoiner]

That loophole is wild! Convicted felons with lesser charges can barely get a job at a restaurant, but can run for the highest job in the country.

[lisareaume]

What if he is already the Commander in Chief????

[wiiu]

Unlucky timing. She posted 20 hours before the verdict.

[mrmyth]

When the conviction is fraudulent and will be overturned in a real court of law…YES!

[adrianb.]

Now is the time to change requirements for becoming the President of the United States!
Person cannot become a nurse with a conviction. So, how is the President can have a conviction?

[MissMarilynDarling]

Dont you go to prision if you are a felon how does that work if you are in jail ? If it were anyone else would they not go to Prision to serve out their sentence how does that work ? Thank you for all you do :)

[nan]

It’s 4 years jail time for an e felon he has 34 e felons

[mikeyslas]

Can he travel to other countries if president as a felon

[jimharper]

for sure, since a person born in kenya could!!!!

[mahza]

Well the US did start out as a penal colony 😅.

[Mylove_]

A convicted felon? President? 😂😂 if any country can do it the US can 😂

😢if a felon can run, I nominate snoop dog!

[andrewcorso]

That’s why the SCOTUS will get involved

[edb]

Hosting foreign dignitaries should be interesting. Unless, he’s confined to house arrest. What massage will we be sending?

[InspireMe]

I'm sure he will be fined and will do some time in house arrest and community service.

[georgehernandez]

Wow! What a great example that would be for our children of America. I hope America has higher morals then that.

[rgm]

Do we live on an alternate Earth? How could such a ridiculous question be asked? I wouldn't hire a convicted felon to wash my car. If you choose to ignore the Business fraud, Sexual assault, or Treason on Jan 6th, You Have To acknowledge 34 Criminal felonies!!

[DerfDrizzle]

Felon's should carry weapons than

[aletaimmonen]

No, because . That's an office . When was that ever let out. How come fellons can not run from prison .where trump should be . Fellons do not get to vote ? do prisoners get to vote ? Answer me please

[AirHeadBoone]

No a felony cannot be in control of the national defense mechanism there is no way of failing can be a president