Donald Trump is in a very sticky financial and legal situation involving several civil trials and impending criminal proceedings. Recently, a court ruled that he must pay a $355 million financial fraud penalty. In response to this, Glenn Kirschner, a former federal prosecutor, shared his thoughts on Trump’s situation.
The Escalating Legal Battles
Trump’s legal problems have recently become much worse. This began with a $5 million judgment that quickly rose to become a $83 million penalty. It later transformed into a staggering $450 million fine. This sequence of financial setbacks is a troubling trend for the former President, which could have serious consequences beyond the courtroom.
Prohibitions and Penalties
However, it is not simply financial consequences that Trump is suffering from. A New York judge ruled that he was barred from conducting business in the state for several years. His business certificates in the state have also been canceled. This is certain to be a significant blow to his business operations and reputation.
The Hush Money
In March, Trump’s first criminal trial will begin. This trail is focused on allegations that he made hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, a porn star. He also faces four other criminal trials that will certainly test the former President’s political and financial resilience. Trump has consistently pleaded his innocence in all of these cases.
A Glimpse Into the Future Trials
Speaking about Trump’s trials, Glenn Kirschner argued that these were simply the beginning of Trump’s problems. He argued that these trials could ultimately sideline him from politics and the business world. Kirschner commented that we “have to look at the trajectory that Donald Trump’s civil trials have been on.”
The Role of Lady Justice
In his view, the legal system is only beginning to address the full scale of Trump’s alleged wrongdoing. He said, “Here is the thing. As bad as all of that is, Lady Justice is just getting warmed up because next up for Donald Trump is his first criminal trial, then he has four criminal trials stacked up.”
No Survival
Kirschner also predicted that Trump is unlikely to continue as a politician. He said, “It is impossible to see how he survives politically, how he survives financially and I think you know all of this is just Donald Trump slowly being taken out of the system for the civil fraud, the civil wrongs, and the crimes he has alleged to have committed.”
The Role of Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen previously worked as Trump’s attorney, and he is set to be a key witness in the upcoming trials. Kirschner said, “Michael Cohen will be a star witness and, importantly, he will be bolstered considerably by an audio recording of [him] and the defendant Donald Trump talking about the very criminal scheme for which Donald Trump is on trial. So, again I think this is some important foreshadowing.”
Fairness of Trials
However, Kirschner also talked about the importance of Trump receiving a fair trial. He said that if he were in charge, he would be looking for “jurors who can decide the case fairly and impartially, based only on the evidence they see introduced during the course of the trial, not based on anything they may know about these charges, anything they may know about Donald Trump or any political feelings or affiliation or ideologies they may have.”
The Importance of Cases
Kirschner also said that, despite what many people say, the civil trials are very important. He said, “I always say, don’t sleep on the civil cases because, even though people think the criminal cases are sexier, more interesting, sometimes it’s the civil cases that can pack the biggest wallop.”
Georgia Charges
In Georgia, Trump faces a number of charges. These come from Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The charges include violating the state’s RICO Act and conspiracy to commit several felonies. For racketeering alone, Trump could face a 20-year prison sentence.
January 6th Charges
Trump is also involved in several charges related to the January 6th Capitol attack. These include conspiring to defraud the US and obstructing Congress from certifying Biden’s victory, using “dishonesty, fraud, and deceit.” Like in his other trials, Trump has pled not guilty to these charges.
Classified Documents Case
Trump has been accused of illegally keeping classified national security documents, which could risk sensitive information being leaked. Prosecutors claim that Trial mishandled documents by storing them at Mar-a-Lago. Some of these documents included sensitive nuclear program details. The trial is currently scheduled for May 2024.
Civil Suits
If that wasn’t bad enough, Trump also faces financial penalties from several lawsuits. Two of these include filings by E. Jean Carroll, a writer from New York. The initial lawsuit claims that Trump allegedly sexually assaulted Caroll, while the second one claims that Trump allegedly defamed her in his public statements.
New York Attorney General Civil Lawsuit
The lawsuit by the New York Attorney General accuses Trump and his business of fraudulently inflating asset values. They claim he did this to secure better loans and insurance benefits. They are seeking $355 million in damages from Trump, along with business restrictions against him in the state.
Wire Fraud
After raising $250 million for election-related lawsuits, Trump is also facing potential wire fraud charges. This is allegedly due to him misdirecting funds from the Save America PAC. The charges claim that Trump did not use donations as donors were led to believe. The PAC has continually argued that the election was ‘stolen’ from Trump, but this has not been proven.
Busy Legal Schedule Through 2024
Clearly, Trump’s legal calendar is packed for the next few months with key trials. These include the classified documents case in May 2024, the New York hush money case in March, and potential trials over the January 6th Capitol attack and Georgia election tampering. Undoubtedly, these cases will affect his political and business future.
Colorado Ballot Disqualification Appeal
In Colorado, the state’s highest court ruled that Trump is ineligible to appear on the ballot. This is based on the 14th Amendment, which prevents anyone who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office in the United States. However, Trump appealed this verdict and is currently waiting on the Supreme Court’s verdict.
Supreme Court’s Rule
Additionally, the Supreme Court is set to hear disputes over Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6th. Depending on their verdict, the case could have the potential to affect Trump’s eligibility to run for the presidency. Their decision could completely change the 2024 election landscape.
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