CNN: Trump’s Legal Troubles Ease as Election Approaches

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump seems to have escaped pre-election trials in the three most significant criminal cases brought against him. The Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity has likely prevented a trial in the federal election subversion case before the election, giving Trump a reprieve from facing multiple juries before the 2024 election.

While Trump was convicted in the fourth case, the hush money case brought by the Manhattan district attorney was seen as less serious and tangential to the election. It is even possible that Trump may not receive prison time in this case. However, Trump’s legal team has filed a letter seeking to challenge the conviction based on the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.

The upcoming election will not only determine the country’s next leader but also Trump’s legal fate. If elected, Trump is expected to make the federal prosecutions against him disappear, either by ordering his attorney general to dismiss them or by pardoning himself. The Georgia election subversion case is on hold while an appeals court considers a bid to remove the prosecutor, facing other major hurdles.

Despite the delays and legal maneuvers, some critics defend the Supreme Court’s handling of the case, noting that it moved relatively quickly by the court’s standards. However, the ruling will make it harder to prove the charges if the prosecution reaches trial, as certain evidence has been deemed off-limits.

Overall, Trump’s legal troubles seem to have hit roadblocks, with delays, legal strategies, and lucky breaks working in his favor. The outcome of the upcoming election will play a significant role in determining Trump’s legal future, with the possibility of avoiding trial altogether if he wins.