Trump's campaign said in April that donations surged after he was indicted in New York. Trump has used the cases and investigations he faces as fundraising tools, telling supporters that he is under attack and needs their help. In early May, Trump led DeSantis 49% to 19%, but that was before DeSantis formally entered the race. Some 43% of self-identified Republicans said Trump was their preferred candidate, compared to 22% who picked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The federal criminal charges against Donald Trump have done little to change Americans' views of the former president, based on a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday that showed him maintaining a commanding lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. WHAT IMPACT WILL THE CASE HAVE ON TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN?
He would be free to campaign even if he is convicted and sent to prison, and legal experts say there would be no basis to block his swearing-in as president even if he is incarcerated, though this would pose extraordinary logistical and security questions. Trump has repeatedly declared his innocence. citizens who are at least 35 years old and have lived in the country for 14 years. Constitution only requires that presidential candidates be natural-born U.S.
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A trial would take place many months from now, and Trump can freely campaign during this time. None of the charges would bar Trump from taking office if he is convicted. WILL THE INDICTMENT PREVENT TRUMP FROM CAMPAIGNING OR TAKING OFFICE? Here is a rundown of what this means for his 2024 presidential campaign.
June 13 (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for illegally retaining classified government documents after leaving office in 2021.
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