30 May 2024 link politics news
The verdict is only the end of one chapter in this case. No sentence will be decided until July, and Trump has said that he will appeal the decision, which will likely delay any punishment. He is eligible to run for president and serve even if convicted—and indeed even if incarcerated.
Even if we do get past the appeal and to sentencing, jail time is still highly unlikely. Probation or house arrest are the scenarios I’d expect.