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Marion McKeone: Even if convicted, Trump is unlikely to serve any prison time at all

The former US president’s indictment has boosted his support in the GOP, but his 34 felony charges and possible other criminal issues are starting to make him problematic for voters

Former US president Donald Trump arrives at the courtroom at the Manhattan Criminal Court last week. Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases, prosecutors said. Picture: Getty

Barring a settlement or court-sanctioned adjournment, former President Donald Trump will appear before another New York judge in two weeks’ time.

Trump’s prosecution by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been roundly condemned within the GOP – even by Trump’s foes – resulting in a rare moment of party unity. But the alleged sexual battery of a New York magazine columnist and writer is harder for Republicans to attack ahead of the looming civil action. ...