Donald Trump said in a veiled attack, ‘It would be dangerous to arrest me’

“I think it is extremely dangerous to even talk about it. We have a passionate group of voters. They are more excited than 2020 or 2016. I think it would be very dangerous,” Trump said during a radio interview for The Simon Conway Show.

Donald Trump could face six trials in 2024

Donald Trump is facing a growing legal challenge while campaigning for the 2024 presidential election. Within the next year, he potentially faces six criminal and civil cases, including lawsuits against him, his family and businesses. Four tests have already been scheduled, and some of them are expected to last several weeks, coinciding with key primary election dates, raising concerns about the impact on Trump’s 2024 campaign.

The most serious legal issues are two criminal indictments, one by the Department of Justice and the other by state prosecutors in Manhattan, both of which carry possible prison terms upon conviction. Additionally, Trump is facing two civil lawsuits in state and federal courts in New York.

Two other possible criminal prosecutions are still undetermined. Special Counsel Jack Smith is leading a second investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results that has not yet announced any charges but has signaled the possibility of further federal action.

In addition, Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis atlanta The former president could soon be indicted for alleged election interference in Georgia after his 2020 defeat. As the 2024 primaries approach, these legal challenges pose significant obstacles and consequences for Trump’s political ambitions.

Former US President Donald Trump’s trial in the classified documents case will begin on May 20 next year, the federal judge overseeing the case set the date on Friday.

(with agency inputs)

UPDATE: July 23, 2023, 12:43 PM IST