Former President Donald Trump Expected to Have Gun License Revoked After Conviction

Former President Donald Trump's gun license in New York City is anticipated to be revoked following his conviction on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. The New York Police Department spokesperson mentioned that Trump's gun license was initially suspended when he was indicted and that it is now likely to be officially revoked post-conviction. This action comes after Trump's involvement in a historic verdict where he was found guilty on all 34 counts, marking the first instance of a former U.S. president being convicted of such charges.

Trump's legal issues have led to speculation about the revocation of his gun license, a common practice in New York following convictions. Although it is unclear when Trump last possessed a gun, his gun license was active at the time of his indictment in a separate case earlier in 2023. Despite being under Secret Service protection since 2015, his recent legal troubles have put his firearm license in jeopardy. Trump, who is set to be sentenced in July, faces the possibility of losing his gun license just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be confirmed as the party's nominee for president.

In response to the news of the possible revocation of Trump's gun license, the Biden campaign criticized the former president's stance on gun control. Specifically, campaign spokesperson James Singer highlighted Trump's affiliation with the NRA and raised concerns about his views on preventing dangerous individuals from accessing firearms. Singer's statement pointed out Trump's previous controversial comments on gun violence victims and juxtaposed them with the potential consequences Trump himself might face.