Criminal cases against Trump! The Justice Department is evaluating how to close the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office on January 20, 2025, to comply with the department’s long-standing policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted.
Justice Department officials have accepted that a trial against Trump is not possible in the near future, nor in the case of January 6, nor of the classified documents because it would trigger an appeal all the way to the Supreme Court.
This situation becomes a challenge for the complex American judicial system, which combines jurisdictions at the federal and state levels and is supervised by a Supreme Court, whose judges, appointed for life, are nominated by the president.
Currently, the majority of justices on the country’s highest court are conservative following Trump’s appointments in his last Administration.
Criminal cases against Trump: stop at the Capitol and accusations in New York and Georgia
In 2024, Trump is scheduled to appear in four criminal trials, two of which are federal and are being led by special counsel Jack Smith, whom Trump has promised to fire once he returns to the White House.
The two main federal cases facing Trump are: the possession of hundreds of classified documents that the former president moved to his Mar-a-Lago residence, whose existence he hid from the National Archives, and the case of the assault on the Capitol.
The American newspaper ‘Politico’ pointed out that Trump’s return to the White House represents a setback for prosecutor Smith’s efforts to prosecute him, arguing that now the president-elect becomes “his own judge and jury”, protected by the immunity that it entails occupying the Oval Office.
Last May, a jury found him guilty of 34 counts in the case of tax falsifications linked to Daniels.
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**Interview with Legal Analyst Jane Doe on the Latest Developments Regarding Criminal Cases Against Donald Trump**
**Host:** Welcome to our show. Today, we have legal analyst Jane Doe with us to discuss the recent news surrounding the Justice Department’s consideration of dropping criminal cases against former President Donald Trump. Jane, thank you for joining us.
**Jane Doe:** Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** So, to start off, could you provide us with a brief overview of the current situation regarding Trump’s criminal cases?
**Jane Doe:** Certainly. The Justice Department is currently evaluating the possibility of dropping two federal criminal cases against Trump, specifically related to conspiracy efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and the events of January 6, 2021. Given the department’s longstanding policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted, they’re aiming to resolve these cases before Trump potentially takes office again on January 20, 2025.
**Host:** That’s incredibly interesting. You mentioned the constitutional implications. How does this policy impact the Justice Department’s decision-making?
**Jane Doe:** The policy creates a significant legal hurdle. Officials have recognized that moving forward with a trial against Trump is not feasible in the near future, as it would likely lead to appeals that could reach the Supreme Court. Given the complexity of the judicial system in the U.S., this creates an intricate situation. If Trump were to become president again, prosecuting him could become even trickier due to executive privileges and other legal protections.
**Host:** Interesting points, Jane. You also mentioned the composition of the Supreme Court—how does that factor into this scenario?
**Jane Doe:** Yes, the current Supreme Court leans conservative, which is significant because many of the justices were appointed during Trump’s presidency. This adds another layer of complexity, as any decisions related to these cases could reflect the political leanings of the court. That could influence how appeals might be processed and the outcomes if these cases go that far.
**Host:** Given these factors, what do you think the likelihood is that the Justice Department will actually drop these cases?
**Jane Doe:** While it’s difficult to predict, the possibility exists since they are likely aiming to avoid any unprecedented constitutional crises. However, public opinion and the implications for the rule of law will also weigh heavily on this decision. The department might choose an alternative legal avenue that allows them to hold Trump accountable without triggering the complexities of a trial while he’s in office.
**Host:** There’s certainly a lot of ground to cover here. Before we wrap up, are there any final thoughts you’d like to share regarding the implications of these decisions on the American legal system?
**Jane Doe:** Absolutely. The situation underscores the tension between legal accountability and political realities in the U.S. It’s a reminder of how intertwined our judicial and political systems are, and any decisions made moving forward could set important precedents for the future.
**Host:** Thank you, Jane, for your insights into this complex issue. It will certainly be interesting to see how this situation unfolds in the coming months.
**Jane Doe:** Thank you for having me!
**Host:** And thank you to our viewers for joining us today. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
