New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump is expected to have his gun license revoked following his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the New York Police Department.
Trump’s gun license for New York City was initially suspended when he was indicted, and now, with the conviction, it is expected to be permanently revoked. This action is in line with the common practice of revoking gun licenses after convictions in New York.
The former president’s gun license for New York City was active at the time of his indictment in March 2023, related to the hush money case. Although it is not clear when he last held a gun, he has been under Secret Service protection since becoming the Republican nominee for president in 2015.
Following his conviction on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, which was a historic verdict making him the first former U.S. president to be convicted, Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11. This sentencing will take place just days before the Republican National Convention, where he is set to be formalized as the party’s nominee for president.
In a recent event, Trump spoke at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting, where he received the group’s endorsement. During his speech, he encouraged gun owners to vote, indicating his continued focus on firearms issues despite his legal challenges.
The Trump campaign has not yet provided a response to the expected revocation of his gun license. More details regarding the process and implications of this action are likely to emerge as the situation continues to unfold.