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What Happens, Exactly, If Trump Is Sentenced to Prison?

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This isn’t about politics or right and wrong — I just want to know whether Donald Trump can watch Fox News if he’s locked up (yes) or post to Truth Social (probably not). Ankush Khardori got into all the glorious details for “What Happens, Exactly, If Trump Is Sentenced to Prison?” It was a challenge to report because no one has a plan, including the Secret Service. But the law, in its majestic equality, allows president and pauper alike to don the Bureau of Prisons’ olive uniform. At least, until the Supreme Court, or the country’s electorate, decides otherwise.

—Christopher Cox, features editor, New York  

What Happens, Exactly, If Trump Is Sentenced to Prison? The Secret Service doesn’t have a plan. Most inmates sleep in dorms. There’s also no Diet Coke.

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