SDDP 021 Felon

- Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts, marking him the first ex-president to be a convicted felon.

- Key evidence included Michael Cohen and a paper trail; Trump plans to appeal.

- Sentencing is scheduled for July 11; potential punishments include up to four years per count.

- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed House Bill 1125, banning certain hemp-derived THC products as of July 2024.

- Governor Noem denies allegations of receiving compensation for endorsing Smile Texas; lawsuit dismissed but may be reinstated.

- Voter reactions to Trump's conviction vary across swing states, with opinions on whether the trial was fair or politically motivated.

-South Dakota's median marriage age is lower than the national average, likely due to conservative and religious beliefs.

- Late marriages are linked to higher education, career priorities, and financial stability; linked to declining birth and divorce rates.