Former President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first US president to be convicted of a felony. In his hush money trial, the former president was found guilty on all 34 charges. However, with the next presidential election on the horizon, the landmark verdict raises questions about its potential impact on Trump's candidacy and the race itself.

Yahoo Finance's Rick Newman breaks down the details surrounding this event, providing insight into Trump's likely next steps of his potential appeals process and how it will impact his election bid.

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