“I’ve done nothing wrong.”
—Every Criminal Defendant Ever
One of the most serious charges against him is that he mishandled classified documents seized at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, exposing national security secrets and violating federal law. He was indicted by a grand jury in June 2023, becoming the first former president to face criminal prosecution.
Another major case involves his role in the 6 January 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, where he incited his supporters to storm the building and stop the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. He is accused of seditious conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and aiding and abetting violence by several civil lawsuits and a congressional committee.
He is also under investigation for various financial crimes, such as tax fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, and campaign finance violations. He allegedly falsified business records to inflate his assets and conceal his debts, as well as to reimburse his former lawyer Michael Cohen for hush-money payments to women who claimed to have had affairs with him.
These are just some of the legal troubles that Donald Trump faces as he tries to maintain his influence and relevance in the Republican Party and American politics. He has denied all wrongdoing and called the cases against him a witch hunt and a hoax. However, he may soon find out that he is not above the law and that he will have to face the consequences of his actions.
The bottom line here is that serious crimes have been charged, and there is evidence to support prosecution. If Trump is guilty, we deserve to know before voting. If innocent, he should prove it in court like anyone else. He's not above the law.