Donald Trump’s path to a potential GOP nomination may have been complicated by a new indictment. Fulton County, Georgia’s DA Fani Willis is investigating whether Trump and 18 other defendants were involved in election interference.
According to The Daily Beast, Willis is reportedly aiming to commence the trial around March 4 next year. This date is significant because it falls just a day before Super Tuesday, a key date in the primary elections calendar.
Such timing could be detrimental to Trump, potentially distracting him from his campaign efforts. However, Ty Cobb, a former White House attorney, told CNN that the likelihood of the trial beginning so soon is slim given the complexity and the number of defendants involved.
Cobb also noted potential legal wrangles, including debates on whether a sitting president can be prosecuted – an issue that remains unsettled.
Another angle Trump might pursue is trying to move the trial to a federal court. This approach could provide him with advantages, including a potential presidential pardon for federal convictions.
Regardless of these considerations, Trump has a full legal calendar ahead, with multiple legal challenges possibly lined up before the 2024 election.