Five Key Questions on How Start of Trump’s first Criminal Trial Will impact Presidential Campaign
Former President Donald Trump is making history today as he becomes the first current or former president in the nation’s history to go on trial. His hush-money trial, which is commencing in a New York City courtroom, will have an instant impact on his 2024 election rematch with President Biden¹. Let’s delve into five key questions about how this trial might influence the presidential campaign:
1. Duration of the Trial and Trump’s Attendance:
- The trial is expected to last roughly six to eight weeks, starting with jury selection today. Proceedings are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with Wednesdays as an off day.
- New York law mandates that Trump be present in the courtroom throughout the trial. However, Judge Juan Merchan may allow some flexibility, enabling Trump to attend legal hearings related to his other cases during the hush-money trial.
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2. Televised Trial
- While Trump’s trial will attract numerous cameras, they won’t be allowed inside the courtroom. New York State has restrictive laws prohibiting cameras in courtrooms and live audio or visual broadcasts of trials.
3. Further Delays or Swift Resolution:
- Will Team Trump seek further delays, or will they aim to expedite the trial? This question remains open.
- Can prosecutors prove the felony charges against Trump?
- Does Trump continue to attack the judge and his family?
- Will President Biden and the Democrats weigh in on the proceedings?
4. Unprecedented Legal Landscape:
- This trial is the first of Trump’s four criminal cases to go to trial. The other cases involve his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents.
- It may be the only case to conclude with a verdict before the November election¹.
5. Impact on the Presidential Campaign:
- The trial’s outcome could significantly shape Trump’s political future and influence his chances in the 2024 election.
- Voters will closely watch how the trial unfolds and its potential implications for Trump’s reputation and legal standing.
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Source: Fox News