Ep 1783: Facing four criminal indictments, Donald Trump remains a warm favourite with Republicans
Aug 18, 2023
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Niall Stanage discusses the criminal indictments against Donald Trump and the legal troubles of Joe Biden's son. They explore Trump's charges, legal tactics, and the election. They also delve into Hunter Biden's controversial email and Republican concerns about his financial dealings.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for four serious crimes, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, which is a historic event in the United States as no other President or former President has ever been indicted for an alleged crime.
The charges against Former President Donald Trump and his co-conspirators in relation to attempts to overturn the election results in Georgia, including racketeering and explicit threats, implicates Trump in a blatant conspiracy to undermine the election result and would result in consequences at the state level if convicted.
Deep dives
Indictments against former President Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for four serious crimes, including conspiracy to obstruct justice. These indictments are historic as no President or former President in the United States has ever been indicted for an alleged crime. The Marilago classified documents indictment is considered the most serious, with the charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice carrying a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. The evidence against Trump is strong, including actions to conceal the documents and interfere with investigations.
Indictment in Georgia related to election fraud
Former President Donald Trump and 19 co-conspirators have been charged in relation to attempts to overturn the election results in Georgia. The charges include racketeering, and there is incontrovertible evidence that Trump threatened a local official in a phone call to find enough votes to overturn the margin of victory for President Biden. The case is significant as it implicates Trump in a blatant conspiracy to undermine the election result, and if convicted, he would face consequences at the state level, which cannot be undone by presidential powers.
Issues surrounding Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, faced collapsed charges and a plea deal. While there are ongoing investigations into his potential legal wrongdoing, it is unclear if Joe Biden himself was directly involved. The scrutiny revolves around Hunter Biden's financial dealings, including questionable payments he received from a Ukrainian company. While this issue raises questions about a potential two-tier justice system, there is no conclusive evidence linking Joe Biden to any criminal activities of his son.
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the criminal indictments against Donald Trump and the legal troubles of Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House columnist for The Hill.