Fact check: Is donald trump a convited felon

1. Summary of the results

Yes, Donald Trump is definitively a convicted felon. Multiple sources confirm that he was found guilty by a 12-person jury of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree ^{[1] [2] [3]}. This conviction made him the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points are missing from the original question:

• The conviction relates specifically to falsifying business records regarding a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, made through his attorney Michael Cohen ^[1]
• While each count carried a maximum potential sentence of 4 years (potentially 136 years total), Trump received an "unconditional discharge" with no prison time or probation ^{[4] [5]}
• The conviction does not legally prevent Trump from running for president ^[5]
• The sentencing was originally scheduled for July 11 but was later moved to November 26, 2024 ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several potential biases should be considered:

• The term "convicted felon" itself is considered outdated by some sources ^[4], though it is technically accurate in this case
• Trump and his supporters have their own narrative about the conviction, with Trump calling the trial "rigged" and vowing to continue fighting the verdict ^[5]
• The timing of the trial and conviction, occurring during an election cycle, has political implications that benefit different groups:

Trump's opponents benefit from emphasizing the "convicted felon" status

Trump's supporters benefit from promoting the narrative of political persecution

• The conviction's relationship to the 2016 election ^[3] adds another layer of political context that's important for understanding the full situation