In an unprecedented turn of events, former President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president in US history to be convicted of a felony. The news has sent shockwaves through the political and financial world, with shares of his media company, Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT), trading lower in reaction to this groundbreaking development.
Yahoo Finance’s Rick Newman has provided valuable insight into how this conviction could impact Trump’s social media venture and his potential bid for reelection. The Trump Media and Technology Group, which serves as a proxy for Trump himself, has seen a sharp decline in after-hours trading. While the stock is still higher than when the trial began, the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s future has undoubtedly taken a toll on the company’s value.
As a publicly traded company closely tied to a presidential candidate, DJT is a binary bet on Trump’s political success. If Trump fails to win the election, his political career could be over, potentially leading to the downfall of his social media company. With minimal revenues and ongoing losses, the future of Trump’s media venture hangs in the balance.
The upcoming sentencing for Trump, scheduled for July 11th, adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Facing 34 criminal convictions for falsifying business records, Trump’s legal troubles are far from over. The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching implications for his political ambitions and business ventures.
As the Biden Harris campaign emphasizes the importance of upholding the law and protecting democracy, the fallout from Trump’s conviction continues to reverberate across the political landscape. With more legal challenges on the horizon, Trump’s future remains uncertain as he navigates this unprecedented chapter in his tumultuous career.
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