weighs in on former president Trump’s case

This is unprecedented, just like so much else about the Trump story.”

For those that are in the legal system, political affiliations are not enough to ignore the facts of this case.

Russell Wilson, a criminal defense attorney in Dallas called the decision to move forward with the case an important step for the criminal justice system.

“This just means everyone including the president and former presidents can be held accountable for the law if they are accused of violating a law.”

According to Wilson, the charges are conduct-based, and the investigation would be the same if it were a Republican or Democrat who engaged in similar conduct.

Even this indictment has not been enough to diminish Trump’s faithful followers. According to reports, his 2024 Presidential campaign has earned an additional $7 million since he became the first former president to be charged with a crime.

Taft Thompson, a member of the Dallas County Republican Party, said there are two stories to every story.

“From the grassroots level, we are going to embolden because of the indictment,” he said. “This case is going to mobilize people to support former President Trump even more. We already think he is innocent regarding this witch hunt.

“Everything that he has done has been under the microscope and been criticized. From the Russian Gate to you name it, then stealing the election. He will be redeemed from this in the eyes of people in the Republican party. However, you still have those who are not Trump supporters who are members of the Republican party. This is just one of tactics being used to know that God never has left or forsaken us (Deuteronomy 31:6) We should also know that all things work together for our good (Romans 8:28). We should also understand that we all have roles in life in different seasons. Apollos had a role to play and so did Paul. Ultimately, we should know that God is responsible for us and with us in these seasons. Despite the changes we see in our lives, we can rest in knowing that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) His love for us never changes and carries us through all of the transitions we face. cont. from page 1 break him down.”

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Although the indictment is unprecedented, many are still pondering the issue of whether a former president is protected from such charges.

Eric Puente, a Dallas attorney, who does not have affiliation with either party.

“I am not sure if there has ever been any unwritten rule that a prosecutor could not indict a former or sitting president,” he said. “In our lifetime there has not been a former president that has been accused and had evidence that has been presented to a grand jury that he has broken the law. In my mind, anyone, even a former or sitting president, still must be held accountable and should be subject to the criminal laws of our country.

“In this case a grand jury in New York was presented with enough evidence that they be- lieved that there was probable cause to indict former President Trump. I believe a former president should be subject to the laws just as any other citizen would be,”

Due to the outrage of Trump’s loyal supporters, law enforcement officials from several agencies have been preparing for possible protests.

“I think that there are many people on the left that are excited about this,” said Nathan Davis, former Republican candidate for United States Representative -District 32. “But this is going to be used against them in ways that they cannot see. It will be wheeled back on them many times more. This is unprecedented in US politics and there is a reason why.

“This issue is not going to be left alone with no response. The response is coming, and it is going to be ruthless.”