Morning Wire Analyzing Trump’s Trials & Potential Convictions | Sunday Extra
Dec 10, 2023
In this discussion, Andy McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor, delves into Trump’s legal challenges regarding his 2020 election interference. He highlights the implications of the immunity claims dismissed in court and examines how recent judicial rulings may impact Trump’s defenses and political future. McCarthy scrutinizes the aggressive legal strategies being employed against Trump, particularly in light of the upcoming 2024 election, providing insights into potential outcomes and the courtroom landscape ahead.
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Trump's Delay Strategy
- Trump's main goal in his legal cases is to delay proceedings.
- He's using pretrial appeals on issues like presidential immunity, hoping to push trials past the 2024 election.
Free Speech and Criminal Evidence
- Trump's free speech claims were rejected because his words are evidence of other crimes, not the crime themselves.
- Prosecutors can use speech as proof, as established in previous seditious conspiracy cases.
Likelihood of Conviction
- McCarthy believes Trump is likely to be convicted in D.C. despite legal weaknesses in the case.
- A D.C. jury is likely to be influenced by negative evidence, regardless of legal technicalities.