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 Can Trump be president despite his criminal conviction?
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The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly address criminal convictions as a disqualification for presidential candidates, so legally, Trump can run for president despite his conviction. Historical precedents show that candidates have run for office while facing legal issues, such as Eugene V. Debs in 1920. The guilty verdict in Trump's hush money case could impact the election, as opinion polls suggest a conviction could cost him votes, particularly among Republicans and independents.

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