Donald Trump and the criminalization of politics

For seven years we have been hearing statements by entrepreneur and politician Donald Trump.

Expressions like “deep state” or “witch hunt” are now familiar to us. His followers are convinced that he is the victim of the intransigence of the elites, who cannot tolerate the incursion of a folk hero who is the only one capable of putting an end to corruption and finally restoring the country’s greatness.

A historic accumulation of charges

On the contrary, Donald Trump did not invent corruption and influence in Washington. A president like William Harding died before he was brought to justice, and we know the story of Richard Nixon better.

Faced with overwhelming evidence, Nixon opted to resign in lieu of the disastrous spectacle of impeachment.

In other times, in other customs: The 45th President has already survived two dismissal procedures. Not because the evidence was insufficient, but because the process is intensely political.

Last week, Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis filed charges against the former president and eighteen of his alleged accomplices.

This will be the fourth major trial Donald Trump has to face.

He faces fraud charges in New York and also faces two indictments from Special Attorney Jack Smith.

He initially accuses him of handling confidential documents, which he has repeatedly refused to hand over, and also accuses him of the attack on the Capitol in January 2021 in the file.

With his back to the wall, he puts everything on the political map

With a total of 91 counts of sexual assault convictions to date, Donald Trump, despite all there is to lie and deny, continues while attacking prosecutors or judges.

Why act this way when elementary prudence should encourage restraint? Because many supporters still believe him and because he hopes to win the 2024 presidential election.

It is his supporters who, through their generous donations, indirectly pay his legal fees and keep him politically alive. For the Republican Party, Donald Trump’s candidacy is heartbreaking.

If we remain loyal to Trump, the probability of defeat in 2024 is high. If he is pushed aside, it is his followers who are provoked, and without them there is no victory.

A criminal enterprise

After the recent indictments in Georgia, you should be aware of three things.

First of all, TV cameras are allowed in the hall. If we worry that it’s going to be a circus because of Trump’s nature, we also have to keep in mind that broadcasting the evidence live won’t help restore the billionaire’s image.

Second, according to specific procedures in Georgia, Donald Trump might not consider granting himself a presidential pardon if he wins in 2024. It would be difficult for him to get a pardon from the state governor as he would not be the only one who would decide.

Eventually, DA Willis will use a law (RICO) that we use for organized crime, mafia-related trials.

The year is 2023. A former president has attempted to invalidate the results of a legitimate election. To accomplish this, he would have coordinated his efforts with eighteen other defendants and devised a plan that intertwined intimidation, use of false documents, lying, perjury breaking, and obstruction of justice.

Once again the fate of democracy and the integrity of the system are being severely tested.

Andrea Hunt

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