Will the Supreme Court protect Trump against this Democratic attack?
Former President Trump is urging the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battles he is currently facing. He recently pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, as investigated by special counsel Jack Smith.
According to The Hill, taking to Truth Social on Friday, Trump reiterated his accusations that President Biden is politically motivated to pursue these cases against him. He expressed concerns that these multiple legal battles will consume significant time and resources, diverting attention from his potential political activities, such as advertisements and rallies.
In a post, Trump stated, “I am leading in all Polls, including against Crooked Joe, but this is not a level playing field. It is Election Interference, & the Supreme Court must intercede. MAGA!”
Recently, Trump appeared in a Washington, D.C. courtroom for his arraignment, where he entered a not guilty plea to the four charges related to the Jan. 6 case. These charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
This is the third indictment filed against Trump in recent months, as he is already facing charges related to hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels and the possession of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago property after leaving the presidency.
Throughout all of these cases, Trump has maintained his plea of not guilty and continues to argue that these charges are politically motivated due to his status as the front-runner for the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential election.
It’s worth noting that Trump’s criminal cases are still in their early stages, and any potential appeal to the Supreme Court would come much later in the process. In the hush money case, Trump has initiated the appeal process after his attempt to move the case to federal court was denied. This matter now rests with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
President Biden has emphasized the independence of the Justice Department (DOJ) to make its own decisions, while special counsel Jack Smith and Attorney General Merrick Garland have defended the integrity of DOJ and FBI staff.
Despite leading by significant margins in the race for the GOP nomination, Trump and Biden are shown to be in a tight race according to hypothetical general election polls.