Stormy Daniels

OPINION

Trump’s a convicted felon. Now what?

— Despite opposition, Trump shouldn’t face prison for non-violent crimes, unlike Cohen and Weisselberg. His conviction polarises supporters, and legally, his conviction stands. But the GOP’s stance favours Trump’s influence over winning elections.

2024 US Presidential Election

Trump guilty verdict: The fallout for US democracy

— The trial of Donald Trump has undermined US democratic institutions, despite illustrating that no one is above the law. Trump’s base remains supportive, however, but independent voter support has declined.