Editorial: The New York Times

• Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 charges of falsifying business records.
• The jury found that Mr. Trump falsified business records to conceal politically damaging information.
• Many experts express skepticism about the gravity of this case, which employed an unusual legal theory.
• The case affirms that the rule of law applies to everyone, even former Presidents.
• The verdict indicates that Mr. Trump committed crimes by hiding information about himself from American citizens in order to influence the 2016 Presidential election.

Conclusion: This case highlights Mr. Trump's unethical behavior and reaffirms that no one is above the law, even such a figure as a former President. Pertinently, it underscores the resilience of both the justice system and the election in the face of attempts to undermine them.

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