Will Donald Trump be Tried in the Election Interference Case?

TLDRDespite the Supreme Court's recent ruling on absolute presidential immunity, the Department of Justice has taken steps to increase the chances of Donald Trump being tried in the election interference case in Washington DC.

Key insights

👑The Supreme Court's ruling on absolute presidential immunity threw sand in the gears of justice.

The DC case is the most likely to be heard before the election and is feared by Donald Trump the most.

📋The Department of Justice's announcement nullifies their internal policy preventing indictment or investigative steps within 60 days of an election for Trump's criminal cases.

🚦Judge Hutkin has the authority to limit the 88 days of preparation time that Trump requested.

📅The Stormy Daniels hush money payments trial in New York will take place before the election and is pardon-proof.

Q&A

What was the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity?

The Supreme Court's ruling on absolute presidential immunity was seen as a setback for justice, as it prevented Donald Trump from being tried in the election interference case.

Which case is most likely to be heard before the election?

The case in Washington DC is the most likely to be heard before the election and is feared by Donald Trump the most.

How does the Department of Justice's announcement affect Trump's criminal cases?

The Department of Justice's announcement nullifies their internal policy preventing indictment or investigative steps within 60 days of an election for Trump's criminal cases, making it more likely for the DC case to proceed.

Can Judge Hutkin limit the 88 days of preparation time requested by Trump?

Yes, Judge Hutkin has the authority to limit the 88 days of preparation time that Trump requested, especially considering the delays caused by the Supreme Court's intervention.

Will the Stormy Daniels hush money payments trial take place before the election?

Yes, the Stormy Daniels hush money payments trial in New York will take place before the election and is pardon-proof, meaning Trump cannot pardon himself out of it.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Despite the Supreme Court's recent ruling on absolute presidential immunity, the Department of Justice has taken steps to increase the chances of Donald Trump being tried in the election interference case in Washington DC.

01:58The DC case is the most likely to be heard before the election and is feared by Donald Trump the most, as it is the strongest case against him.

02:55The Department of Justice has announced that their internal policy preventing indictment or investigative steps within 60 days of an election does not apply to Trump's criminal cases.

03:57Judge Hutkin has the authority to limit the 88 days of preparation time that Trump requested, especially considering the delays caused by the Supreme Court's intervention.

07:31The Stormy Daniels hush money payments trial in New York will take place before the election and is pardon-proof, meaning Trump cannot pardon himself out of it.