Join Stephen Fowler, a politics reporter and host of the Battleground: Ballot Box podcast, as he dives into the latest Donald Trump indictment saga. He unpacks the perplexing Fulton County charges and their implications for Trump's political future. The conversation touches on the use of RICO in prosecuting election fraud, the shifting political landscape in Georgia, and how Trump's legal troubles are influencing party dynamics. With a hint of humor, Fowler captures the unique atmosphere of Georgia's political scene amidst all the turmoil.
This case against Donald Trump for election malfeasance comes from a state, meaning he won't be able to pardon himself if convicted and reelected.
The Fulton County indictment charges not only Donald Trump but also a significant number of individuals associated with his election fraud posse, highlighting the broad scope of the alleged crimes.
Deep dives
Reason 1: State Indictment Eliminates Pardon Possibility
Unlike previous indictments, this case against Donald J. Trump for election malfeasance comes from a state, meaning he won't be able to pardon himself if convicted and reelected.
Reason 2: Multiple Charges against Numerous Co-Conspirators
This Fulton County indictment charges not only Donald Trump but also a significant number of individuals associated with his election fraud posse, highlighting the broad scope of the alleged crimes.
Reason 3: Racketeering Charges and Other Election Law Crimes
Using the Racketeering, Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the indictment outlines a pattern of racketeering activity, including various election law crimes, solicitation of high-ranking officials, harassment of election workers, and obstructive acts. With a total of 41 counts, Trump and his cohorts face a range of charges.
Oft-indicted former President Donald Trump is at it again. Stephen Fowler, host of Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Battleground: Ballot Box podcast, explains the paradox of the Fulton County charges.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Miles Bryan, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.