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Polybius

(15,518 posts)
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 07:29 PM Aug 2023

When will Trump go to jail?

Simple poll.


36 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Before the end of this year
2 (6%)
Early in 2024
0 (0%)
Mid-2024
1 (3%)
Late 2024, but before the election
2 (6%)
Late 2024, but after the election
0 (0%)
2025 or later
3 (8%)
Never
28 (78%)
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When will Trump go to jail? (Original Post) Polybius Aug 2023 OP
I don't think he'll ever see the inside of a jail cell. BlueTsunami2018 Aug 2023 #1
Yup. old guy Aug 2023 #4
after he is convicted we will have to wait for sentencing. drray23 Aug 2023 #2
I'm still holing out hope that it's before the election Polybius Aug 2023 #14
The most he would see is kairos12 Aug 2023 #3
A courtroom is worse than prison for him usonian Aug 2023 #5
he'll be convicted but since he is powerful the appeal process will last until he dies Takket Aug 2023 #6
I think he'll be convicted too Polybius Aug 2023 #18
When will Steve Bannon go to jail? Walleye Aug 2023 #7
I'm still leaning toward never, but I see the potential is there. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 2023 #8
Sometime after he's convicted. Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2023 #9
His genes will take care of him. NotANeocon Aug 2023 #10
His genes are actually very good Polybius Aug 2023 #11
Yes - some call that living with Alzheimer's disease. NotANeocon Aug 2023 #13
Yup Polybius Aug 2023 #17
BEST case is Mar-a-Lago with an ankle monitor. WarGamer Aug 2023 #12
73% say never Polybius Aug 2023 #15
I want to see him with a ball and chain on a Emile Aug 2023 #16

BlueTsunami2018

(3,507 posts)
1. I don't think he'll ever see the inside of a jail cell.
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 07:31 PM
Aug 2023

Even if convicted he’ll get suspended sentences or house arrest or probation.

They’re never going to throw him in prison.

drray23

(7,638 posts)
2. after he is convicted we will have to wait for sentencing.
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 07:36 PM
Aug 2023

After that, he will appeal and let allowed to be free pending appeal. In the best of cases I don't see that being resolved before 2025.

Polybius

(15,518 posts)
14. I'm still holing out hope that it's before the election
Tue Aug 22, 2023, 08:34 AM
Aug 2023

There's a trial that's supposed to start in January. If it's not delayed, I'm hoping sentencing might be quick.

usonian

(9,937 posts)
5. A courtroom is worse than prison for him
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 07:40 PM
Aug 2023

and he has given cause for a lifetime of court appearances.

Remember:

You can lie in prison to the delight of others, but not in court.

Takket

(21,677 posts)
6. he'll be convicted but since he is powerful the appeal process will last until he dies
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 07:40 PM
Aug 2023

and he will be free during that time.

NotANeocon

(423 posts)
10. His genes will take care of him.
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 07:55 PM
Aug 2023

He is already showing signs of dementia and it will only progress as it did with his father.
He will delay sentencing long enough to get a charitable no incarceration sentence.

The answer to the poll is "never".

WarGamer

(12,494 posts)
12. BEST case is Mar-a-Lago with an ankle monitor.
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 08:02 PM
Aug 2023

Worst case he walks... but that's highly unlikely with the vast number and seriousness of the charges.

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