A criminal conviction could derail the ex-president’s hopes of winning the 2024 election by turning off one key group of voters, Scott Jennings says.
Former President Donald Trump’s escalating legal woes could make it “exceedingly difficult” to regain the presidency if they end in a criminal conviction, according to Republican strategist Scott Jennings.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon announced on Friday that Trump’s federal felony trial on charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents investigation would start in May, six months before the 2024 presidential election. Trump is also facing felony charges in New York state and could soon be facing federal charges related to Smith’s January 6 investigation.
Trump, who denies all wrongdoing and claims to be a victim of a political “witch hunt,” would likely not be legally prohibited from continuing his campaign if convicted. He remains far and away the leading candidate for the Republican nomination, with a loyal base of supporters who seem eager to support his candidacy even if he is behind bars on Election Day.
