The Justice Department plans to pursue criminal charges against former President Donald Trump even if he wins the 2024 election, according to a report in The Washington Post. The report cites unnamed sources within the department who say that Attorney General Merrick Garland has made the decision to proceed with the prosecutions despite the potential political fallout.
The report comes as Trump faces a number of potential criminal charges, including obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and campaign finance violations. The Justice Department has been investigating Trump for several years, but has yet to bring any charges against him.
The decision to prosecute Trump after the election is a significant development, as it shows that the Justice Department is willing to take on a former president even if it means potentially inflaming political tensions.
Biden DOJ Plans to Prosecute Trump Even if He Wins Re-election
The report has sparked mixed reactions from legal experts. Some have praised the Justice Department for its willingness to hold Trump accountable for his actions, while others have expressed concern about the potential for political interference in the prosecution.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has accused the Justice Department of being "politically motivated" in its decision to prosecute Trump. Bannon has argued that Trump is being targeted because he is a political opponent of President Biden.
Biden DOJ Plans to Prosecute Trump Even if He Wins Re-election
However, former prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin has defended the Justice Department's decision, saying that it is "simply following the evidence" in its investigation of Trump.
The decision to prosecute Trump is ultimately up to Attorney General Garland. Garland has said that he will make his decision based on the evidence and the law, and that he will not be influenced by politics.
Biden DOJ Plans to Prosecute Trump Even if He Wins Re-election
The prosecution of Trump would be a historic event, as it would be the first time that a former president has been charged with a crime since Richard Nixon in 1974.
If Trump is convicted, he could face prison time. However, it is also possible that he could be acquitted or that the charges against him could be dropped.
The decision to prosecute Trump will likely have a significant impact on the 2024 election. If Trump is convicted, it could damage his chances of winning the election. However, if he is acquitted, it could boost his support among his base.
Only time will tell how the decision to prosecute Trump will play out. However, one thing is for sure: it is a significant development that will have a lasting impact on American politics.
In a related development, actress Lea DeLaria has called on President Biden to assassinate former President Trump. DeLaria, who is best known for her role in the Netflix series "Orange is the New Black," made the comments in an Instagram video.
DeLaria's comments have been widely condemned, including by the White House. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that Biden "does not agree with the views expressed in the video."
DeLaria has since apologized for her comments, saying that she was "speaking out of anger" and that she "did not mean what [she] said."
