Missouri Representative Michael Davis introduced the “Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act,” which would overturn a 2015 law barring felons from holding public office. Inspired by President-elect Trump’s felony conviction, the bill would permit those with felony records to run for office if otherwise eligible. Davis argues this promotes civic reintegration after sentence completion. The legislation directly addresses the apparent contradiction of Trump’s presidential eligibility despite his felony conviction.
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Trump Just Voted in Florida as a Felon — Where’s DeSantis’ Outrage?
The recent news that Donald Trump voted in Florida as a felon has sparked outrage among many, but one key figure seems notably absent from the fray — Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump, who has been a vocal proponent of disenfranchising felons and ending early voting, took advantage of these very provisions to cast his early vote in the state. This blatant hypocrisy has left many wondering why DeSantis, who previously vowed to ensure Trump’s eligibility to vote in Florida, has remained silent in the face of such brazen misconduct.… Continue reading
It is a shocking revelation to hear that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken it upon himself to ensure that Donald Trump, a convicted felon, is able to vote in the state of Florida come November. The idea that a person with a criminal record, in this case, Trump, could still exercise their right to vote seems to erode the fundamental principles of justice and accountability. But delving deeper into the legal intricacies, it seems that Florida law states that voting rights are not stripped away if they have not been revoked in the state where the crime was committed.
In this particular scenario, Trump was convicted in New York, a state where felons can vote as long as they are not incarcerated at the time of the election.… Continue reading
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