Trump's Legal Battles Enter Critical Phase with Implications for 2024 Election

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The legal challenges faced by Donald Trump are entering a crucial phase, with imminent rulings and ongoing trials carrying significant implications for both his potential 2024 presidential campaign and personal fortune. Trump, the Republican frontrunner, navigates a complex web of civil and criminal cases that intersect with the powers and constraints of the presidency, testing the limits of America's constitutional democracy.

 

Key Developments:

 

Supreme Court Case on Ballot Eligibility:

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday regarding a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to exclude Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists.
The case questions whether the amendment applies to presidents and whether it is self-executing or requires a ruling by the court or Congress on insurrection adjudications.
Trump's supporters argue that his exclusion from the ballot infringes on voters' rights and constitutes election interference.
Presidential Immunity Claims:

• A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., is yet to rule on Trump's claims of presidential immunity, determining whether it shields him from prosecution over attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
• The outcome could impact special counsel Jack Smith's federal election interference case and has broader implications for the extent of presidential power.

Civil Fraud Trial in New York:

• Trump awaits a ruling in a civil fraud trial in New York targeting him, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization.
• Judge Arthur Engoron has indicated repeated fraud occurred, and the final ruling may involve significant financial consequences and potential business restrictions for Trump.

Defamation Verdict and Appeal:

• Trump faces the aftermath of an $83 million jury award to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of defamation related to a sexual assault allegation.
• Trump is assembling a new legal team for an appeal, but legal experts view overturning the verdict as challenging.

Criminal Trials and Political Narrative:

• Trump faces multiple criminal trials, with the case related to an alleged attempt to mislead voters in the 2016 election seen as less severe.
• The narrative of political persecution is strategically used by Trump to shape public opinion and potentially influence trial outcomes.

Racketeering Case in Georgia:

• The racketeering case in Georgia, alleging Trump tried to steal the 2020 election, faces challenges following revelations about the personal relationship between the prosecutor and lead prosecutor.

Handling of Classified Documents:

• Another federal trial against Trump, focusing on his alleged mishandling of classified documents and obstruction at Mar-a-Lago, is nominally set for May but faces uncertainty over discovery disputes.

Trump's Legal Maneuvering:

• The magnitude of simultaneous legal challenges is unprecedented for a criminal defendant and poses a national crisis. Trump's delaying tactics and narrative of political persecution contribute to his continued viability in the eyes of supporters, shaping the GOP's landscape.

Implications for 2024 Election:

• Trump's legal battles carry profound implications for the 2024 election, as the outcomes could impact his eligibility, shape the narrative around his candidacy, and define the powers of the presidency. While critics argue that Trump's legal entanglements make him a risky choice, his ability to maintain support within the GOP reveals the political challenge of disqualifying him based on legal troubles.

In summary, Trump's legal challenges have entered a critical phase with far-reaching consequences for his political future and the broader landscape of American democracy.

 

06.02.24

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[Tug]

Enough pusseyfooting around let’s get some of these trials going!!

[JonnyF]

Should be interesting to see whether Biden's attempts to incarcerate his political opponents are successful. 

 

Because nothing says Democracy like third world banana republic tactics and starting wars in the build up to elections. 

[Chomper Higgot]

47 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Should be interesting to see whether Biden's attempts to incarcerate his political opponents are successful. 

 

Because nothing says Democracy like third world banana republic tactics and starting wars in the build up to elections. 

What would be even more interesting is to see your evidence that President Biden has played any part whatsoever in the investigation, indictment and prosecution of Trump.

 

 

[metisdead]

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[jerrymahoney]

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

Supreme Court Case on Ballot Eligibility:

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday regarding a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to exclude Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists.

And when there is an eventual decision, the handicapping is that the swing votes will mostly come from Trump's 3 Supreme Court appointees (plus CJ John Roberts)

[heybruce]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Should be interesting to see whether Biden's attempts to incarcerate his political opponents are successful. 

 

Because nothing says Democracy like third world banana republic tactics and starting wars in the build up to elections. 

Nothing subverts democracy like denying elections and claiming a President is immune from prosecution for all crimes committed while in office.

[Chomper Higgot]

15 minutes ago, heybruce said:

Nothing subverts democracy like denying elections and claiming a President is immune from prosecution for all crimes committed while in office.

Especially when his legal team make this argument before the court:

 

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/trump-presidential-immunity-trial/677068/

[ozimoron]

I think with his perjuring patsy accountant pleading guilty Trump has a very good chance of being personally indicted for fraud instead of just his company.

[impulse]

50 minutes ago, heybruce said:

Nothing subverts democracy like denying elections and claiming a President is immune from prosecution for all crimes committed while in office.

 

So you'd be okay if Biden got prosecuted for war crimes against civilians in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, etc?

 

[heybruce]

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

So you'd be okay if Biden got prosecuted for war crimes against civilians in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, etc?

 

Your response is off-topic speculation.  Just admit you've got nothing.

[impulse]

2 minutes ago, heybruce said:

8 minutes ago, impulse said:

So you'd be okay if Biden got prosecuted for war crimes against civilians in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, etc?

Your response is off-topic speculation.  Just admit you've got nothing.

 

All it would take is a Muslim activist AG or DA to press charges and empanel a jury in a venue like Dearborn Michigan.  Odds are, they could select a grand jury that would indict him, and a trial jury that would convict him.

 

[spidermike007]

I am hoping and praying that this lifelong criminal and huckster either gets sentenced to time in prison or convicted of enough felonies to prevent him from getting reelected, which I believe would be the worst possible scenario for America and the world. 

[heybruce]

17 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

All it would take is a Muslim activist AG or DA to press charges and empanel a jury in a venue like Dearborn Michigan.  Odds are, they could select a grand jury that would indict him, and a trial jury that would convict him.

 

We'll discuss when it happens, and it will never happen.

[candide]

37 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

So you'd be okay if Biden got prosecuted for war crimes against civilians in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, etc?

 

The usual lame false equivalence....

[thaipo7]

Tug  -  Sure let's get him, with the fake charges in from of a jury in DC where there are 95 Democrats for every 5 Republicans, where the Judges are 100% Democrat that will do the will of the Marxist Dictator Biden and Trump is assured of a non-patrician verdict.  Would like to be in Trump's shoes with this against you?  Just as with the Border Bill now.  TX is in disagreement with Biden and yet the bill calls for all suits to be decided  in DC courtrooms.  You can't see the reason for this?

[jvs]

48 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I am hoping and praying that this lifelong criminal and huckster either gets sentenced to time in prison or convicted of enough felonies to prevent him from getting reelected, which I believe would be the worst possible scenario for America and the world. 

Well it looks you are out of luck with the praying part.

Alina Habba proclaimed that she is send by God to defend trump.

No more prayers needed from either side.

Done deal!

Other maga people believe the trump man himself is also send by God to save the USA.

Can't get any better/worse then that!

lol.

[thaipo7]

The US now is a Police State.  The Marxist Democrat Biden wants nothing to do with Democracy but is using this as a reason to save America.   What a crock.  The country can't take 4 more years of this Administration.

[HappyExpat57]

10 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

The US now is a Police State.  The Marxist Democrat Biden wants nothing to do with Democracy but is using this as a reason to save America.   What a crock.  The country can't take 4 more years of this Administration.

 

A "Marxist Democrat?" Do you have any idea how confused this statement is?

[rice555]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

I am hoping and praying that this lifelong criminal and huckster either gets sentenced to time in prison or convicted of enough felonies to prevent him from getting reelected, which I believe would be the worst possible scenario for America and the world. 

Eugene Debs ran for prez 5 times, 1 time while in federal prison, it doesn't disqualify you.

The only thing about being prez is Age and being Born in the USA, all the other stuff fools dream. 

[Skeptic7]

Bratman is one of Americas Most Wanted and gonna look great behind bars. 😆

[heybruce]

43 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

The US now is a Police State.  The Marxist Democrat Biden wants nothing to do with Democracy but is using this as a reason to save America.   What a crock.  The country can't take 4 more years of this Administration.

Totally absurd.   Try proving anything you stated.

[Red Forever]

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Should be interesting to see whether Biden's attempts to incarcerate his political opponents are successful. 

 

Because nothing says Democracy like third world banana republic tactics and starting wars in the build up to elections. 

Should be interesting to see whether Trump's threats to become a dictator on day one or to assassinate the general are successful.

It's clear that Trump is suffering the onset of dementia. 

[EastBayRay]

1 hour ago, thaipo7 said:

The US now is a Police State.  The Marxist Democrat Biden wants nothing to do with Democracy but is using this as a reason to save America.   What a crock.  The country can't take 4 more years of this Administration.

Damn straight. Biden has done all the things he said Trump would do.

 

the man has been terrible for USA and needs to go. 

[heybruce]

8 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Damn straight. Biden has done all the things he said Trump would do.

 

the man has been terrible for USA and needs to go. 

Really?  Care to give examples?

[HappyExpat57]

6 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Should be interesting to see whether Biden's attempts to incarcerate his political opponents are successful. 

 

Because nothing says Democracy like third world banana republic tactics and starting wars in the build up to elections. 

 

Only the second post in and the bullpucky hits from 45's sycophants. I would try to enlighten you as to how the US Justice System is NOT Biden's to use as an attack tool, but your misguided fealty to 45 prevents truth from permeating your mind. Too bad.

[Bangkok Barry]

7 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Should be interesting to see whether Biden's attempts to incarcerate his political opponents are successful. 

 

You're not one of the millions of Americans who are too dumb to understand that it is courts and juries and judges who incarcerate people, not politicians. Are you? 

[Danderman123]

One big problem for Trump is that his legal bills will mount later in the year, and he will have to divert significant campaign cash to pay those bills.

 

The Trump fluffers here will have to empty their bank accounts to keep Trump afloat.

[Danderman123]

9 hours ago, impulse said:

 

So you'd be okay if Biden got prosecuted for war crimes against civilians in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, etc?

 

If he committed any, sure.

[newnative]

18 hours ago, Tug said:

Enough pusseyfooting around let’s get some of these trials going!!

Agree.  They are all taking way too long.  Get him tried, convicted, and locked up.