Carol T. Christ, Chancellor | Official website
Carol T. Christ, Chancellor | Official website
It has been a week since former President Donald J. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a New York court. Since then, pundits, pollsters, and legal experts have been analyzing the implications of the verdict and his felony status for Trump's potential run for president, as well as his ability to vote, travel abroad, and effectively lead the country if elected to a second term.
Dan Farber, a professor at UC Berkeley School of Law and author of "Contested Ground: How to Understand the Limits of Presidential Power," provides insight into these issues. In a recent video, Farber notes that while the framers of the Constitution may not have anticipated a convicted felon ascending to the White House, they did consider the balance of power granted to the president.
Farber explains that as Trump's other legal cases unfold, his claims of presidential immunity could be pivotal. Whether the Supreme Court decides to uphold this "get out of jail free" card will significantly impact the future scope of presidential power in America.
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