As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency

As a felon, Donald Trump has certainly upended how Americans view the presidency. While past presidents have faced scandals and controversies, none have been quite as polarizing as Trump, who was impeached not once, but twice during his time in office.

Trump’s legal troubles began long before he took office. He faced multiple lawsuits and investigations related to his business dealings and personal conduct, and even before his election, many questioned his moral character and fitness for the highest office in the land.

However, it was during his presidency that Trump’s legal troubles truly came to a head. The first impeachment came in 2019, when he was accused of abusing his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden. Despite being impeached by the House of Representatives, Trump was acquitted by the Senate, and his supporters rallied around him, dismissing the charges as a partisan witch hunt.

The second impeachment came in 2021, after a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump was accused of inciting the insurrection, and once again, he was impeached by the House, but acquitted by the Senate.

While Trump may have escaped removal from office, his legal troubles are far from over. He faces multiple ongoing investigations, including a criminal probe by the Manhattan district attorney into his business practices, and a civil lawsuit by a former reality TV contestant accusing him of defamation.

Despite all of this, Trump remains a potent force in American politics, with a loyal base of supporters who see him as a champion of their values and a victim of persecution by the so-called “deep state” and the mainstream media. His continued influence has raised questions about the future of the Republican Party and the state of American democracy.

As a felon, Trump has certainly upended how Americans view the presidency. While past presidents have faced scandals and controversies, none have been quite as divisive and controversial as Trump. Only time will tell what impact his tumultuous time in office will have on the country and its political landscape.