Editorial: The New York Times

• Former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
• The jury's decision is a reminder of the many reasons why Trump is deemed unfit for office.
• Despite the conviction, the Constitution does not restrict those with a criminal conviction from being elected or serving as commander-in-chief.
• This case is a testament to the rule of law, which holds true even for former presidents.
• The verdict establishes that Trump committed crimes by withholding pertinent information about himself from the American people to influence the 2016 presidential election.
• The trial also unveiled more information about the unethical manner in which Trump conducts his life and his business.
• The jury heard the evidence and arrived at a decision, proving the resilience of American democracy against Trump's attacks.

Conclusion: The resilience of the U.S. judicial and electoral system is crucial to the survival of the republic, and everyone, including Trump, should respect its outcomes regardless of the result.

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