Donald Trump

The acquittal could be a rallying cry for Trump and his supporters.

Trump, who said after the Senate verdict that the movement to Make America Great Again “has only just begun”, had flirted with the idea of running for the White House again in 2024. Despite the acquittal, his legacy may be that of the Capitol siege of January 6, and that could carry over to his private sector activities, with possible boycotts and social media backlash, experts said. This may mean he has no choice but to continue to be in politics, they pointed out