Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be indicted. The changes relate to payments given to an adult film star. The payments were given to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. The case at best is not strong enough to imprison the former president. If there was a serious attempt to do so, Donald Trump would be investigated for tax evasion. There has been reason to believe that for a long period of time the former president has not paid taxes. The New York grand jury decided to vote and proceed with the indictment. No consideration was taken into the political and law related consequences. Donald Trump has framed this as political persecution from the Democratic establishment. Other might come to the conclusion it is a means of damaging his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. While there is a strong argument he abused power in office, these criminal charges are frivolous in comparison. The concern is that other former presidents could be targeted in the future. The criminal justice system should not be weaponized or directed at political opponents. The indictment could backfire against the Democrats, who are struggling to counter a more aggressive Republican Party. The legal complications are numerous. The biggest question is if the former president can get a fair trial in Manhattan. Donald Trump is not the most popular figure in the state and the jury could have bias. Ensuring due process would be even more difficult. A trial might not happen immediately. Through a series of appeals it could be delayed from two to three years. News of the indictment has caused more division among the American public.
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