No law prevents a convicted felon from running or winning the office of the presidency. As for the question of self-pardons, that’s something that everyone on both sides would hotly debate as it’s never been tested before. You would think there’s an obvious answer (he can’t) but unfortunately laws get fuzzy at the very top and decisions are usually dictated by historic precedent (which there is none for this scenario in US politics.)

[–] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago

It depends on if he's charged with a federal or state charge, and even if federal, there's still the question of whether he actually can, which would have to be considered by the courts.

[–] Zehzin@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

I think legally this situation is called The Air Bud Loophole

[–] RealFknNito@lemmy.world 24 points 4 months ago

Based on Trumps defenders, it's a legal gray area, so yes.

[–] NoIWontPickAName@kbin.earth 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why does trump the biggest of them not just eat Biden?

[–] Minarble@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago

Is he an idiot?