Trump’s Felons
Donald Trump’s tenure as President was plagued by criminal issues. While in office, he is under investigations and lawsuits, ranging from allegations of obstruction of justice to violations of the Emoluments Clause. Post-presidency, Trump has faced even more severe legal challenges, including criminal charges that resulted in convictions. The most notable is his convictions related to financial fraud and the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, which raised serious questions about his personal ethics and respect for the rule of law.
Trump’s conviction as a felon is not an isolated incident but part of a broader issue problem considering the conviction of most of his past administration and associates including
Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman, was convicted on tax and bank fraud.
Michael Flynn, Trump’s former National Security Advisor, was convicted for lying to the FBI about his relationship with the Russians.
Roger Stone, Trump’s advisor, was convicted of witness tampering and obstruction.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s personal lawyer, was convicted for campaign finance violations, and lying to Congress.
Steve Bannon Chief strategist was convicted of fraud related to donations for the “Build the Wall.
Rick Gates deputy campaign chairman convicted of conspiracy.
George Papadopoulos campaign foreign policy advisor was convicted for false statements to the FBI.
Allen Weisselberg Chief financial officer convicted for Tax fraud and related charges.
Thomas J. Barrack Jr. Chairman of Trump’s inaugural committee, was convicted of obstruction of justice.
And Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani’s personal attorneys conspiracy indicted fraud and forgery Conspiracy.
And many more of his associates are under investigation.
The criminal activities of Trump and his associates reflect a broader culture of corruption and disregard for the law that permeated his administration. Re-electing Trump would undermine our rule of law, a cornerstone of our American Democracy. It would also embolden Trump to flout legal and ethical standards, destroying public trust in our government.
His campaign is marked by an increase in political polarization, racial tensions, and attacks on the press. A return to Trumpian politics would likely exacerbate these issues, leading to further instability and the possible end of America as we know it today.
In conclusion, supporting Donald Trump, a convicted felon and his team of felons, for the presidency would be a terrible mistake for America. His own legal troubles, combined with the criminal activities of his closest associates, reveal a pattern of unethical and illegal behavior that is incompatible with the principles of good governance. Re-electing Trump would undermine the rule of law, embolden corruption, and exacerbate divisions within the country. America deserves a leader who upholds the highest standards of integrity and respects the foundational principles of democracy, not one who has repeatedly demonstrated a blatant disregard for both.
By William Scott