Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment made to an adult film actress during the 2016 presidential campaign
. Despite this conviction, at his sentencing on January 10, 2025, Trump received an "unconditional discharge," meaning he was not sentenced to jail time, probation, or fines
. This makes him the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes, though he faces no immediate punishment due to legal protections associated with the presidency and his impending second term in office
