Cato Daily Podcast
New Trump Indictment: Georgia Edition
Aug 15, 2023
Clark Neily discusses the indictment of former president Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia for allegedly attempting to subvert the will of Georgia voters in the 2020 election. They explore Trump's defense, disappointment in senators, the issue of cameras in courtrooms, and the complexities of the indictment process.
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- The absence of presidential pardon power for state convictions could be a game changer for Trump's indictment in Georgia, with no possibility of a pardon if convicted.
- Trump's veiled threat to the Georgia Secretary of State during a phone call, along with his insistence on finding votes, could be seen as crossing a line and warranting a conviction.
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Difference between state charges and federal charges
The main difference between state charges and federal charges is the absence of presidential pardon power for state convictions. In the case of the former President Trump's indictment in Georgia, if he and his co-defendants are convicted, there will be no possibility of a presidential pardon. This lack of pardon power could potentially be a game changer for the case. Moreover, having multiple co-defendants, including individuals who worked for the administration, increases the chances of someone cutting a deal with prosecutors and providing incriminating information against others.
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