The judge is allowed to use his discretion as to whether jail time is appropriate or not, even if Trump is found guilty. The legal consensus is that it's highly unlikely Trump would face jail time, even if found guilty. More than likely there would be a hefty fine involved or - if the judge is feeling particularly saucy - community service. So, nothing that would prevent Trump from running again in '24. If anything, this misadventure is
improving Trump's polling numbers against DeSantis among likely Republican primary voters.
While it's technically *possible* for Trump to face jail time, it would be highly abnormal compared to similar offenses in the same state legal system, and I don't think DA Bragg would risk his credibility like that.
As much as I would love to never hear from that stupid, bigoted old oaf ever again, and as much as I would love for politicians from both parties to be held accountable in a general sense, I have a feeling Trump is going to be a thorn in our side until the day he dies.
