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How the Calendar Could Be the Decisive Factor in the 2024 Election

Credits: Journal of Democracy

In yet another courtroom, Donald Trump faces another episode of an escalating drama about whether he will be tried for federal crimes before the November general election.

A Florida judge may set a new date for the ex-president’s trial over alleged mishandling of classified documents, potentially impacting other criminal proceedings on Trump’s packed personal docket.

Special counsel Jack Smith is urging Judge Aileen Cannon to schedule a trial, likely to be delayed from its current late May start, for July 8.

The decision would raise political stakes by setting up a collision with the Republican National Convention a week later, where Trump is expected to secure his third straight GOP nomination.

2024 Election (Credits: International IDEA)

Trump is at the center of critical court actions in two places simultaneously, highlighting the extraordinary crush of legal trials intertwined with his political campaign.

The constant setting and scrubbing of court dates exemplify the challenges faced, making this election year exceptionally contentious. Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges, consistently entering not guilty pleas to every charge.

The timing of each trial is crucial as Trump, a lifelong serial litigant, seeks to delay cases and test the appeals process before trial. The potential impact on Trump’s political future makes the timing of each trial a strategic consideration.

It could be detrimental to his chances if convicted before the election, but an acquittal could boost his late campaign efforts. Trump’s central campaign theme that he’s a victim of political persecution might be less salient if several trials are postponed until after the election.

Trump’s legal and political fate are intertwined, and the scheduling of each trial becomes key to his overall strategy. Juries and voters may render the ultimate judgment on Trump in 2024.

Recent legal developments, including the US Supreme Court agreeing to hear Trump’s claim to presidential immunity, have added complexity to his legal situation.

Trump has received short-term wins, such as positive news from the Supreme Court in the immunity case. However, potential legal blows underscore his vulnerability, especially if he loses the election.

Trump is navigating various legal challenges, including bond requirements for his civil fraud trial, a gag order request in his hush money payment case, and ongoing efforts to delay trials.

The upcoming hearing regarding the mishandling of classified documents in Fort Pierce, Florida will be crucial in determining the trial’s timing. The judge, Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, faces the decision of whether to set a firm trial date and, if so, how deep into the calendar it will go.

The possibility of setting a trial for August could affect subsequent weeks and impact other trials, such as the federal election interference case in Washington.

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Trump’s immunity appeal aligns with his delaying strategy. If the court rules by late June, it could further delay the start of his federal election subversion trial, potentially past the 2024 edition.

The complex legal maneuvers and potential scheduling conflicts increase the chances that Trump’s ability to avoid accountability might shield him temporarily in the most damaging trials. Ultimately, the voters may have the final say on Trump’s fate in 2024.

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