Why what 'Trump wants' is 'well within reach': policy expert

15 February 2024

As former President Donald Trump continues to face several court criminal court cases, the MAGA hopeful's efforts to stall any consequences for his alleged actions could possibly prevail, Axios' Sam Baker suggests.

Baker argues that "Trump wants two things in his myriad court cases — victories and delays." He emphasizes, "Both are well within reach."

For example, Baker reports:

If [Fulton Country District Attorney Fani] Willis is removed from the Georgia case, another prosecutor could take it on. But some analysts have suggested there's a chance no one would pick up the reins, and the case could simply slip away altogether.

If Trump succeeds in keeping the Jan. 6 case on ice and does win the presidency, he likely would never have to stand trial. And the court may not answer the big-picture question of presidential immunity at all.

He emphasizes, "neither of the delays would be a win on the merits. But stopping these trials from proceeding before the election would still be an enormous coup for Trump."

Additionally, Baker notes, the "Supreme Court seems inclined to let Trump back on the ballot in Colorado's GOP primary — another key win" for the former president. A ruling is expected by the end of the month.

Baker's full report is here.

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