Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, faces investigations into several criminal allegations that could impact his political future and liberty, as reported by Benzinga on Tuesday.
A federal judge, Aileen Cannon, has been accused by Ty Cobb, a former White House lawyer, of intentionally delaying one of the cases against Trump until after the 2024 presidential election. Cobb, who served as special counsel to the White House during the Robert Mueller investigation, expressed concerns about the handling of the case related to classified documents linked to Trump.
The case is one of two initiated by special counsel Jack Smith, appointed by the Justice Department to oversee investigations into Trump’s actions before and after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Cobb, in an interview on CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront,” labeled Cannon’s decision to reject Trump’s request to access classified materials as a “clear error.” He suggested that if Cannon did not change her mind, Smith’s team might seek her removal, believing she had no intention of allowing the case to be tried before the election.
The case involving classified documents has been a contentious point between Trump and Smith. Trump’s legal team argues for access to these documents, considering them crucial evidence, while Smith disputes their relevance to Trump’s defense, citing security and confidentiality concerns.
Timothy Parlatore, another former Trump attorney, predicted on MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber” that the Supreme Court would unanimously rule against Trump on claims of immunity from criminal prosecution. Parlatore, who represented Trump in his impeachment trial, echoed Cobb’s earlier statement that the Supreme Court would deliver a “crushing defeat” to Trump on immunity claims.
Cobb, who left the White House in 2018, stated that Trump had no legal basis to assert immunity and was merely attempting to delay the inevitable. Cobb’s appearance on CNN followed Trump’s public claims of unfair treatment, accusing Smith of being a “partisan hack” and a “witch hunter” aiming to destroy him and his supporters.
Trump faces legal challenges beyond Smith’s investigation, including a criminal probe in Georgia and civil lawsuits alleging s£xual misconduct and fraud from his niece, Mary Trump. Despite Trump’s denials of wrongdoing, his legal troubles pose potential threats to his political ambitions and legacy.
As Trump navigates a complex legal landscape, the outcome of these investigations could significantly impact his future and influence within the Republican Party. His supporters and allies, while remaining loyal, face uncertainties surrounding the legal battles that have become a focal point in the post-presidential phase.
