Federal criminal cases against Donald Trump have been dismissed, state cases are stalled, and appeals courts may reduce hefty civil penalties. Trump's legal team argues that ongoing cases could interfere with his presidential duties. Despite Republican victories, Trump faces continued scrutiny, with his communications director calling the investigations 'Witch Hunts'.
Federal criminal cases that carried penalties of up to decades in prison against him have been dismissed, state cases are stalled, and appeals courts may reduce hefty civil penalties — a stark contrast from where the incoming president stood just one year ago.President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.
“We look forward to uniting our country in the new administration as President Trump makes America great again,” Cheung said, referring to the incoming inauguration of Trump on Jan. 20.tied to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.Trump has separately argued that his White House victory compels the dismissal of the jury’s verdict and the case in its entirety.
The civil cases are one of the least threatening to his service as president and freedoms, but have struck a chord for Trump. He recently succeeded in getting ABC News to settle a defamation case for $15 million after anchora photo of Carroll on Truth Social with a message that read: “Should a woman go to jail for falsely accusing a man of rape? Retruth if you want justice for Trump.
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