Fact check: Has Donald Trump been convicted of any felonies as of 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses from various sources confirm that Donald Trump has been convicted of felonies ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. Specifically, he was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a hush money case ^{[1] [2] [4] [5] [6]}. The conviction resulted in an unconditional discharge sentence, meaning Trump will have a criminal record but will not face any additional penalties ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The sources also note that Trump is the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony ^{[4] [5] [6]}. The conviction was made by a New York jury in May 2024 ^{[4] [5] [6]}.

• Key points from the analyses include:
• Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts ^{[1] [2] [4] [5] [6]}
• The unconditional discharge sentence ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• Trump's status as the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony ^{[4] [5] [6]}
• The ongoing appeals and implications of the conviction on Trump's presidency ^[2]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

While the analyses provide a clear picture of Trump's conviction, some sources do not explicitly state the current status of the case as of 2025 ^[7]. Additionally, the sources do not provide detailed information on the potential long-term consequences of the conviction on Trump's political career and personal life ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. Furthermore, the sources do not offer alternative viewpoints or opinions on the conviction, presenting a relatively one-sided narrative ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. It is also worth noting that the sources do not provide information on the potential impact of the conviction on Trump's ongoing appeals and the implications of the conviction on his presidency ^[2].

• Missing context includes:
• The current status of the case as of 2025 ^[7]
• The potential long-term consequences of the conviction ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• Alternative viewpoints or opinions on the conviction ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks if Donald Trump has been convicted of any felonies as of 2025, without providing context or acknowledging the ongoing appeals and potential implications of the conviction ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. The sources suggest that Trump's supporters may benefit from downplaying or omitting the conviction, while his opponents may emphasize the conviction to undermine his credibility ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. Additionally, the media outlets reporting on the conviction may have their own biases and agendas, influencing the way they present the information ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}.

• Potential misinformation or bias includes:
• The lack of context or acknowledgement of ongoing appeals and potential implications ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• The potential for Trump's supporters to downplay or omit the conviction ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• The potential for media outlets to have their