The conviction in the hush money trial at the end of May has its first consequences for former President Donald Trump. He is threatened with losing his firearms license. According to American media, the New York police were apparently in the process of confiscating his firearms license.
The background: Criminals are not allowed to own guns in New York. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a federal crime in the United States. Trump’s New York permit to carry a concealed firearm was quietly suspended on April 1, 2023, after charges were filed against him in New York, an unnamed source told CNN.
The third gun is believed to be in Florida
Two of the three handguns Trump was allowed to carry were turned over to the New York Police Department (NYPD) on March 31, 2023, the informant told the station. The third gun listed on Trump’s firearms license was “legally brought into Florida,” the report said.
Because Trump, who is eager to win votes from the powerful gun lobby NRA (National Rifle Association), was convicted of 34 crimes on May 30, he could be violating several state and federal laws if he continues to possess this third gun in Florida, CNN reported . Thursday.
According to multiple law enforcement sources, Trump has been licensed by the NYPD to carry a concealed firearm for more than a decade. The license suspension and impending revocation by the NYPD indicate that he continued to maintain his license throughout his presidency and beyond.
Historic verdict against ex-president
It is the first time in American history that a former president has been convicted of a crime. The trial took place in downtown Manhattan under unprecedented media attention and strict security measures. American media covered the event in Manhattan as a major sporting event, quoting every minute from the courtroom, where television recordings were not allowed.
Source: Krone
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