Georgia On His Mind: Trump’s 4th Indictment and the Upcoming GOP Debate
Aug 21, 2023
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Jen Psaki breaks down Trump's 4th indictment with Alberto Gonzales, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal. They discuss prosecution outcomes, potential prison time for Trump, co-defendants making deals, and his precarious legal position. Later, they dive into the upcoming GOP debate and interview presidential candidate Will Hurd. They also touch on arguments against Trump, national security, and personal challenges.
Former Texas Congressman Will Hurt criticizes Trump's legal baggage and emphasizes the GOP's need to prevent a trend of losing the general election popular vote.
The Georgia case against Trump poses a significant challenge as it includes 91 felony counts, is a state-level case, and targets him and 18 others in a RICO case.
Deep dives
Former Texas Congressman Will Hurt criticizes Trump's legal baggage and defends GOP's future vision
Former Texas Congressman Will Hurt, a Republican presidential candidate, criticizes Donald Trump's legal baggage and his chances of winning a rematch against Joe Biden. Hurt believes that Trump's legal issues are self-inflicted wounds and that the GOP should focus on preventing a trend of losing the general election popular vote. He argues that voters want someone who is honest and willing to articulate a vision for the future. Hurt also mentions that he has seen a shift in the reception to his criticism of Trump, with people thanking him for his honesty and supporting his candidacy.
The Georgia case poses unique challenges for Trump as a defendant
The Georgia case against Donald Trump, which includes 91 felony counts, is a significant challenge for him as a defendant. Since Georgia is a state-level case, no president can pardon him or his co-conspirators for state crimes. Additionally, the Georgia indictment targets Trump and 18 others in a RICO case, which increases the possibility of individuals flipping and cooperating with prosecutors. The case's broad scope, stiff penalties, and requirement for cameras in the courtroom make it a unique and high-stakes legal battle for Trump.
Former US Attorney Alberto Gonzales emphasizes fairness and consequences for Trump's legal predicament
Former US Attorney Alberto Gonzales stresses the importance of fairness and accountability in Trump's legal predicament. He argues that Trump's current legal challenges are not entirely the result of individual prosecutors or partisan politics, but the consequence of his own actions as president. Gonzales also discusses the likelihood of co-defendants flipping and cooperating with prosecutors, and the potential arguments for moving the case to federal court.
Former DeKalb County DA Gwen Keys Fleming highlights the significance of the Georgia case
Former DeKalb County DA Gwen Keys Fleming emphasizes the significance of the Georgia case against Trump. She highlights that the state's RICO statute allows for a comprehensive telling of the story and a prosecution against multiple defendants. Fleming also discusses the timeline and potential arguments, including the request for a change of venue to federal court. She emphasizes the need to support Ukraine and rejects negotiations with Vladimir Putin, asserting the importance of supporting allies and growing the NATO alliance.
Jen Psaki breaks down the Fulton County DA’s indictment of Donald Trump and 18 others in what is now Trump’s 4th indictment. She is joined by former Bush administration Attorney General Alberto Gonzales plus legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal. And later, Jen is joined by Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd ahead of the upcoming GOP presidential debate.