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Former US President Donald Trump is preparing to run for the presidency in the United States, at a time when he faces multiple indictments, and the possibility of his appearance in civil and criminal trial sessions.
The task of competing to reach the White House is usually a daunting matter at the best of times, so how about if the presidential candidate is facing judicial charges, including conspiracy against the state.
On Monday, Trump was indicted for the fourth time in as many months.
It is likely that Trump will appear in person in the Atlanta court next week, to be formally brought to trial on charges of interference in the results of the Georgia elections in 2020.
But the Republican presidential primary race has already begun. Trump’s opponents have begun preparing for the race.
This will include holding monthly debate sessions for the candidates competing within the party. The first of these debates is supposed to start next week in Wisconsin, but Trump has not yet confirmed his participation in the debate.
And the former president’s legal concerns could cloud his political calculations. This is clearly shown in the electoral campaign schedule.
Although most of the legal procedures related to Trump’s cases will take place in 2024, there is one trial that is expected to take place on October 2 of this year.
The hearing will take place in a New York court to consider the civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and his business empire.
Trump will not be required to appear in court, but it may be a distraction, as it comes five days after the second debate within the Republican Party.
And the scene appears to be hotter in 2024, as the first competition within the Republican Party to choose the presidential candidate will take place on January 15, the same day that Trump is being tried for defamation against writer E. Jane Carroll.
It is the second case brought by the writer after winning five million dollars, in a first ruling issued against Trump for denying harassment of her.
The former president’s trial on charges of buying silence will be held next March. As for his trial session for mishandling confidential documents, next May.
This will come after the major Republican primaries.
Preparations for these trials, including pre-trial hearings and the collection of statements, will take place well in advance of the hearings.
In addition to this, there are two criminal indictments, the date of which has not yet been set for judicial hearings.
Special Counsel Jack Smith said he wants to hold the Georgia election interference hearing early in January. It may last from four to six weeks.
But Trump’s lawyers would certainly dispute that, given that the trial could extend beyond three key early presidential contests. But the decision will inevitably be up to the judge overseeing the case.
All of the presiding justices on these cases will take Trump’s legal concerns into account, as well as the campaign schedule, and try to create a schedule that best fits all of the competing interests.
Those interests include a Republican National Convention scheduled for mid-July 2024 and the traditional presidential debate series in early fall.
A trial in light of the presidential elections in November – or even after – could become a real possibility.
Trials, pre-trial hearings, depositions and various other legal processes will take weeks, if not months, of Trump’s time.
He will have to schedule his campaign, including mass rallies. Judges may issue an order to limit what he can say in public and punish him if he does not comply.
In addition to all this, there is a financial drain due to the appeals that will be filed by the various teams of lawyers. Trump’s political committee spent more than $40 million on legal cases in the first half of 2023.
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2023-08-16 01:04:16
